Description
Discover tender, flavorful Crock Pot Country Style Ribs made effortlessly in your slow cooker. These pork ribs are seasoned with a smoky spice rub, seared for extra depth, then simmered low and slow in a tangy, sweet barbecue sauce. Finished under the broiler for a caramelized crust, this recipe delivers fall-off-the-bone ribs perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 3 pounds country style pork ribs
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Season the Ribs: Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mix all over the ribs thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
- Sear the Ribs (Optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned. This step adds extra flavor and texture but can be skipped for convenience.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined.
- Slow Cook the Ribs: Place the seasoned (and seared, if done) ribs into the crock pot. Pour the prepared sauce over them, coating all sides. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the ribs become tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
- Broil for Caramelization: Preheat your oven broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Carefully transfer the ribs to the baking sheet and brush them with additional barbecue sauce from the crock pot. Broil for 3–5 minutes until the edges caramelize and brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Optional Sauce Reduction: For a thicker sauce, remove the ribs after broiling, pour the remaining liquid from the crock pot into a saucepan, and simmer on the stove until it reduces to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the ribs warm with extra sauce spooned over the top for a juicy, flavorful finish. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use a slow cooker with a capacity of at least 6 quarts to allow enough space for the ribs and sauce.
- If you prefer a smokier flavor, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the barbecue sauce mixture.
- Searing the ribs before slow cooking enhances flavor but can be omitted to save time.
- Use a thick, flavorful barbecue sauce for maximum taste.
- Broiling is key for texture contrast; do not skip if you want crispy edges.
- Leftover ribs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (slow cooker) + 5 minutes (broiling)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6 ounces of ribs with sauce)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: country style ribs, crock pot ribs, slow cooker pork ribs, barbecue ribs, easy ribs recipe, tender pork ribs
