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    Home » Main Dish » Crock Pot Ribs

    Crock Pot Ribs

    Published: May 3, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    One of the best ways to make ribs! These Crock Pot Ribs are actually fall off the bone tender and full of flavor. 

    Slow Cooker Ribs finished and on a cutting board

     

    If there is a way, I can make it in the slow cooker I will try it! This past summer my husband had been grilling up a storm! One of my favorites was the ribs he grilled, and I bought more at the store the very next week.

    Thunderstorms ruined my plans and so into the slow cooker they went. The ribs in the crock pot turned out amazing!

    They are so tender they actually fall off right the bone. If you love slow cooker recipes as much as I do, then make sure to check out my other ones next.

    If you love slow cooker recipes that are simple to make and taste great you have to check out my recipe for slow cooker bbq chicken thighs and even this delicious slow cooker pot roast recipe next.

    How to make Slow Cooker Ribs:

    Making ribs can be a tedious recipe to make. Whether in a smoker or on a grill, the saying cook them low and slow applies to any method you cook ribs.

    So that is why I have come up with the perfect recipe for slow cooker ribs! Mix your spices together and rub down your ribs. Smother your ribs in BBQ Sauce, then cook them low and slow! Baby back ribs in the slow cooker may be the easiest way to ever make ribs!

    Ingredients:

    • Pork Ribs
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Garlic Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Brown Sugar
    • Chili Powder
    • Paprika
    • BBQ Sauce

    ingredients for crock pot ribs

    Directions:

    Step One - Start by mixing together all your seasonings then rub ribs with this seasoning mix.

    seasonings mixed together for the ribs

    Step Two - Brush and smother your ribs with your BBQ Sauce.

    ribs rubbed with spices and covered in bbq sauce

    Step Three - Place ribs in the slow cooker with the fatty part touching the outside on the slow cooker.

    ribs in slow cooker with fat side on wall

    How long to cook Crock Pot Ribs:

    Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours or until your pork is cooked through and tender.

    Remember that every slow cooker is different and can cook things differently.

    Make sure to check the temperature of your meat before serving.

    closeup shot of finished slow cooker ribs

    How do you know if the ribs are done?

    When cooking ribs or any meat with a bone in it, you want to make sure the meat "almost" falls off the bone.

    It is possible to overcook ribs, and while you can cook them on high in the slow cooker, I recommend cooking them on low for 6-7 hours.

    If the meat is literally falling off the bones, it has more than likely been overcooked. You want the meat to come off with light pressure.

    closeup of pulling the bone from a rib

    The best placement for ribs in a slow cooker:

    You can do a couple of different options. You can curl the ribs along the walls of the slow cooker.

    If your ribs are too long, you can slice them and stack them in your slow cooker as well.

    ribs cut and stacked on a plate

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    Slow Cooker Ribs

    Slow Cooker Ribs

    Jennie Duncan
    One of the best ways to make ribs! These Crock Pot Ribs are actually fall off the bone tender and full of flavor. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
    Course BBQ, Main Course, slow cooker
    Cuisine American, BBQ, Slow Cooker
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 695 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pounds pork ribs
    • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 cup barbecue sauce (or to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, chili powder, and paprika. Rub ribs with this seasoning mix. Brush with bbq sauce. 
    • Place ribs in the slow cooker with the fatty part touching the outside on the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours or until your pork is cooked through and tender. 

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    Notes

    How do you know if the ribs are done?
    When cooking ribs or any meat with a bone in it, you want to make sure the meat "almost" falls off the bone.
    It is possible to overcook ribs, and while you can cook them on high in the slow cooker, I recommend cooking them on low for 6-7 hours. 
    If the meat is literally falling off the bones, it has more than likely been overcooked. You want the meat to come off with light pressure.
    Best placement for ribs in a slow cooker:
    You can do a couple different options. You can curl the ribs along the walls of the slow cooker.
    If your ribs are too long, you can slice them and stack them in your slow cooker as well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 695kcal
    Keyword BBQ Ribs, Crock Pot Ribs, Slow Cooker Ribs
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    1. Ruth Kaplan-Kramer

      July 09, 2022 at 7:35 pm

      I have beef ribs that i want to share with the dog when they are cooked. she can't have barbecue sauce because anything with tomatoes is bad for dogs. I saw apple cider vinegar mentioned and also root beer and another recipe that said some liquid is needed in the crock pot to get tender meat. The A.C vinegar sounds very bitter but the root beer could be too sweet with the brown sugar in the rub. I also considered trying beef stock or water with beef bouillon. what do you think?

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    2. The Causal Craftlete

      November 02, 2013 at 2:31 am

      This looks so good! I love crock pot recipes too. Thanks SO much for sharing at the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop!
      Katie

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    3. Jamie @ You Gotta Have Hart

      October 25, 2013 at 1:23 am

      Apple Cider Vinegar.. that's a new one for this Southern Gal! We will be trying this recipe soon! Looks DELISH!! Thanks so much for sharing Love!

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    4. My Way to Fit and Fab

      October 24, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      Yum! I love crock pot recipes! 🙂

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