Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs are rich and flavorful. These super easy to make crock pot country style ribs are fork-tender and delicious! Amazing, simple pork ribs that the whole family will enjoy.
Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
Summer is a time for ribs, for sure. But what to do when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen by turning on the oven? Well, bust out the good ole slow cooker and cook them in that!
Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs come out so moist and fork tender when cooked in the crock pot! I much prefer them this way (or in the Instant Pot) than in the oven.
You can be hands-off and get some things done while these yummy ribs are slowly cooking to perfection!
Are boneless ribs or bone-in ribs better?
Normally I would tell you that bone-in ribs will have better flavor, however, that’s not the case with country style ribs.
Country style ribs are cut from the pork shoulder, which is what we use for pulled pork. That cut has lots of connective tissue and fat that will break down during the long cook time.
That makes for the most tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs! YUM!
What is the best way to season these Slow Cooker pork Ribs?
- By far, layering the flavors is the key to making finger licking good ribs.
- A good spice rub is the first step to the most flavorful country style ribs. I have a ribs rub recipe that is perfect for these ribs: Ribs Spice Rub. Be generous with it!
- The second layer is a smoky barbecue sauce. The bbq sauces that are smoky flavored give you that yummy depth of flavor that we all love from the grill.
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Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs are rich and flavorful. These are fork-tender ribs that the whole family can enjoy.
- 1 med Onion
- 3 lbs Country Style Pork Ribs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/2 cup Rib Spice Rub (see my recipe link below)
- 1 cup Barbecue Sauce (a smoky one works well)
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Spray the crock with cooking spray.
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Peel, then cut the onion into sixths. Line the bottom of the slow cooker with the pieces.
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Put the ribs in the crock and sprinkle the rib spice rub on all sides of the ribs. Here is my recipe for Ribs Spice Rub.
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Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or High for 3 to 4 hours, or until ribs are fork tender.
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When done, remove the ribs and the pieces of onion to a serving platter.
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Slather the ribs with the barbecue sauce on all sides.
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Serve with extra bbq sauce for dipping.
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Ray
No water required??
Sandy
No, the ribs will release plenty of liquid as they cook.
Cherie
How many ribs are considered a serving?
Sandy
1/6th of the recipe if you make 3 pounds (about .5 pound). It’s approximate as bones could be larger or smaller, or you may be using boneless.
Rick
I substituted a smoked hot paprika for the cayenne. Got some kick but not as much as with cayenne. I also added liquid smoke to big sauce. This came out very well. Thanks. If anyone is interested lots of interesting spices and rubs can be found
Carol
Made these last night in the slower cooker. I cooked them on low for 8 hours I didn’t have the sweet paprika so I just used smoked and I also used half of the hotter spice because my husband and I usually like things less spicey than the ribs were fall off bone tender from what little bones they had. my husband loved it thanks for sharing your recipe.
Holly
Delicious. This recipe is a keeper! Thank you 😊
Crystal
Making these today. I had trouble finding sweet paprika, so I just omitted it. Do you think I should have added a substitute, asking for future reference?
Can’t wait I to try them.
Sandy
just regular paprika is fine to use.
Linda Hostler
Tried this for supper tonight and was very surprised! I wld prob cut back a little on cayenne next time…almost TOO spicy ( for us old folks!) the meat was tender & smelled great cooking!
Sandra Y Anzaldua
Do I have to put the pieces of onion on the bottom of the slow cooker or can I omit them snd put the ribs straight in there?
Sandy
You can put them straight in.