These Crock Pot Ribs are juicy, succulent, and so easy to make. Just add pork ribs and your favorite barbecue sauce to your slow cooker for fall-off-the-bone deliciousness every time!
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy and Convenient: If you’ve never made ribs in the crock pot, you’ll be shocked at how easy it is! Simply add your ingredients to your slow cooker, set it, and forget it. Slow cooker recipes are perfect for busy days when you want to put in very little effort for dinner but still have delicious results.
- Fall-Off-The-Bone Tenderness: These crock pot ribs are so tender they practically fall off the bone! You’ll be making ribs this way every time once you get a taste of these.
- Customizable Flavor: Whether you prefer a spicy kick or a sweeter glaze, you can adjust the seasonings and type of BBQ sauce to create ribs that are uniquely yours and suited to your taste preferences.
The Ingredients
- Baby Back Ribs: Baby back ribs are the perfect choice for grilling, barbecuing and, in this case, slow cooking. They get tender, juicy and fall off the bone! You could also use country-style pork ribs for equally delicious results.
- Favorite BBQ Sauce: No matter which BBQ sauce you prefer (a little spice, sweet, or vinegary) you can’t go wrong. Any of your favorite store bought sauces will work, or you could make your own homemade BBQ sauce.
How to Make Ribs in the Crock Pot
Step 1: Depending on the size of your slow cooker, you may need to cut the ribs to fit. If so, use kitchen sheers to cut them into smaller portions.
Step 2: Salt both sides of the ribs and add to the slow cooker. Pour BBQ sauce over the ribs and coat the ribs WELL with the sauce.
Step 3: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours.
Step 4: Baste with additional BBQ sauce if desired and serve.
Storage/Freezing Instructions
To Store: : Place the ribs in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in aluminum foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
To Freeze: For longer storage, wrap the ribs in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil, or place them in a freezer-safe airtight container. Label and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
Reheating: To reheat, preheat your oven to 250°F (you want to reheat ribs low and slow). Place the ribs on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and heat for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
What to Serve with Fall of the Bone Ribs
Complement your delicious baby back ribs with any of these perfect side dishes!
FAQs
For the best results, thaw the ribs before cooking them in the crock pot for even cooking. If you need to use frozen ribs in a pitch, you’ll need to extend the cooking time.
Yes, remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs before adding them to the crock pot. This helps the meat become more tender and allows the flavors to penetrate better.
No, browning the ribs is not necessary. Unless you want an extra step, you don’t need to brown them before adding the the crock pot.
More Crock Pot Recipes
Making fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs is much easier than it seems. With just a couple ingredients and a crock pot you’ll have this delicious dinner on the table with very little effort. If you make these ribs and love them, leave a rating and comment below!
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Crock Pot Ribs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds (about 2 racks) baby back ribs or country style pork ribs, with membrane on back removed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce, plus additional for serving
Instructions
- Place ribs in a crock pot and sprinkle both sides with salt. You may need to cut them into smaller portions depending on the size of your slow cooker.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the ribs and coat the ribs WELL with the sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours.
- Baste with additional BBQ sauce if desired and serve.
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