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By: Leigh Anne Wilkes
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Easy Crock Pot Ribs aren’t just easy, they are delicious when you use the slow cooker. The whole family is going to love this ribs recipe!
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe!
It doesn’t get much easier, or more delicious, then these slow cooker ribs. There is only about 15 minutes of prep time and then you just let them cook for about 5 hours and dinner is ready. With the use of bottled BBQ sauce so there aren’t very many ingredients involved, but you wouldn’t know that by the flavor. And they are fall off the bone tender thanks to slow cooking!
Ingredients Needed
- Paprika
- Brown sugar
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Baby back ribs. Also known as pork loin back ribs, back ribs, loin ribs or pork ribs.
- Barbecue sauce. My favorite brand is Sweet Baby Rays.
How to Make Crock Pot Ribs
If the ribs still have amembraneattached, go ahead and remove it.
- Mix together the rub using paprika, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
- Rub both sides of the rack of ribs with the rub. Just use your fingers to rub it into both sides of the ribs.
- Place your ribs into the crock pot with the meaty side against the inside wall.
- Cover the ribs with 2 -3 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Add the lid and turn the crock pot on low. Let the crock pot ribs cook for 4-5.
- Once the meat is falling off the bone, you know they are done! Then remove them from the crock pot,
- Brush the ribs with more BBQ sauce. Place under the broiler for a few minutes to let the sauce caramelize.
- Cut the ribs apart using a sharp knife. Just cut between the bones into the meaty section.
Tips from Leigh Anne
- Serve the ribs with some BBQ sauce on the side.
- If the ribs are done before you are ready to enjoy them, just wrap them up in foil and put them in the oven at 150 degrees F to keep them warm.
- To make clean up easy, use a crock pot liner.You won’t have to scrub out caramelized or burnt on sauce. You can find them in the grocery store near the aluminum foil and plastic bags.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Crock Pot Ribs in the Instant Pot?
You can, check out my recipe for Instant Pot BBQ Ribs right here.
Can I make ribs in the oven?
My favorite way to make ribs in the oven is using this recipe for Easy BBQ Ribs.
Pair this with
- Skillet Cornbread
- Baked Beans
- Creamy Coleslaw
- Smashed Potatoes
- Baked Mac and Cheese
- Potato Salad
Check out more delicious dinner ideas:
- Easy Slow Cooker Short Ribs
- BBQ Ribs
- Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
- Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin
- Lemon Pork Tenderloin
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4.79 from 55 votes
Easy Crock Pot Ribs
Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Delicious fall of the bone ribs made easy with your crock pot.
serves: 12 servings
Prep:15 minutes minutes
Cook:5 hours hours
Total:5 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
Rub
- 2 Tbsp paprika
- 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1/2 Tbsp ground black pepper
Ribs
- 5-6 lbs. baby back ribs
- 2-3 cups barbeque sauce
Instructions
Combine paprika, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Rub the mixture over the meaty side of the ribs
Place ribs in slow cooker standing them upright with the meaty side against the wall of the cooker.
Pour the barbecue sauce over the ribs
Cook on low for 4-5 hours until tender
Cover with additional bbq sauce and place under the broiler for a few minutes to allow sauce to caramelize.
Cut ribs apart and serve.
Tips & Notes:
- f the ribs are done before you are ready to enjoy them, just wrap them up in foil and put them in the oven at 150 degrees F to keep them warm.
- Serve with some additional BBQ sauce on the side.
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Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) Protein: 23g (46%) Fat: 19g (29%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Cholesterol: 81mg (27%) Sodium: 1175mg (51%) Potassium: 431mg (12%) Sugar: 17g (19%) Vitamin A: 690IU (14%) Vitamin C: 0.2mg Calcium: 58mg (6%) Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine:American
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Judy Kelley says
Best easies
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Nancy Dearborn says
Only way to cook spare ribs. My husband is crazy for BBQ ribs and loves this method of cooking. They are always tender and so juicy and this is great for holiday picnics, birthday celebrations or for just the two of us. I do use Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce. MMMM, think it’s time for some ribs.
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Cindy says
I just made it. I must say it was very tasteful.
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Clint says
Absolutely delicious! I’ve never been able to get the ribs down pat even though, I’m quite the grill master! I’ll never do them on the grill again!
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