In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
2. Step
Rub the spice mix all over the baby back ribs.
3. Step
Drain the juice from the can of pineapple and add to the slow cooker, along with the barbecue sauce. Stir to combine.
4. Step
Add the diced pineapple and ribs to the slow cooker and cover with the sauce.
5. Step
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Halfway through, flip the racks of ribs so the one that was previously on the bottom is now on top. Cover with more sauce.
6. Step
Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and cut into individual pieces. Serve with the leftover sauce and pineapple chunks.