Slow Cooker Crockpot Pork Ribs

Slow Cooker Crockpot Pork Ribs

If you want ribs that taste like you babysat a smoker all day without actually doing that, this is your recipe. These slow cooker BBQ ribs turn out tender, juicy, and coated in a sticky, caramelized sauce that clings to every bite. I'm a Southern cook, honey. We know how to get down on the cookout spread! The secret here is layering flavor early, letting the slow cooker do the heavy lifting, then finishing them so they get that classic BBQ texture.

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword baby back ribs in crockpot, crockpot ribs, pork ribs in the slow cooker, ribs in crockpot, slow cooker ribs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 10

Servings servings

Calories 583kcal

Author Brandi Crawford

Equipment

Ingredients

1 rack ribs 3-4 pounds in weight
2 teaspoons brown sugar or sweetener
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika is fine.
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

Pat the ribs dry. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. This is a thin layer that can be tough to remove. The best way to remove it is to use a small knife and a paper towel. The paper towel will help because it's really slippery. I have removed the membrane without it, plenty of times. Do what works best for you.
Sprinkle the spices onto both sides of the ribs. Slice the rack in half if necessary to fit in the pot. Place the ribs in the slow cooker. (I use a 7 quart Crockpot).
Drizzle the BBQ sauce throughout.
Cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the ribs. For pork ribs, the temperature should read between 195 to 205 degrees. For beef ribs, the temperature should read between 200 to 205 degrees. The meat should pull back from the ends of the bones and the meat should be tender and juicy.
Be careful removing the ribs. They will be super tender and fall off the bone.
For crispy caramelized ribs you can transfer them to a baking sheet or foil and broil them in the oven for a 3-4 minutes to crisp up the skin. You can also crisp them outside on the grill.

Notes

You can use any cut of ribs in this recipe.
The amount of the spices you will need will vary based on the size of your ribs. Adjust accordingly and add more or less of whatever you need.
Feel free to use your favorite BBQ rub blend or BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g