As the unofficial start of summer arrives with Memorial Day Weekend, here is one of my favorite recipes for any backyard BBQ.

I first published this recipe and video in 2019 and it quickly became one of the most popular.

The beauty of this recipe is that you don't have to spend time slaving over the grill.  Most of the cooking is done in a crockpot and it's the perfect take-along dish to any party.

This recipe comes from my mother and it was a family favorite when I was growing up.  It was a must for for all of our summer BBQs and football tailgates.

You'll start with a dry rub for the ribs and giving them a nice char on the grill, then lay them in a slow cooker with baked beans and you have a featured meal for your BBQ, or a great take-along dish to a friend's house!

You can even kick it up with some spicy mini corn muffins.

Your shopping list is below, then watch the video to see how it's made!

Shopping List:

• One rack pork ribs (or more if you're feeding a big crowd!)

• 1 large (or three small) cans of your favorite baked beans

• 2 bottles of your favorite BBQ sauce

• Olive oil

For the Rub:

• Two Tbsp. coarse salt

• Two Tbsp. coarse ground pepper

• 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika

• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder

• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder

• 1 Tbsp. ground thyme

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