Best 6 Easy Slow Cooker Ribs Recipes

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Pork ribs are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are typically braised or roasted until fall-off-the-bone tender, and can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or baked beans. In this article, we will provide you with three easy slow-cooker rib recipes that are sure to please even the most discerning palate.

The first recipe is for a classic BBQ pork ribs. These ribs are coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce and cooked low and slow in the slow cooker until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. The second recipe is for a more savory pork ribs dish, which features a rub made with garlic, paprika, and cumin. The ribs are then cooked in the slow cooker with a mixture of beef broth and red wine. The third recipe is for a Korean-style pork ribs, which are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and gochujang (Korean chili paste). The ribs are then cooked in the slow cooker until they are tender and caramelized.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and easy slow-cooker pork ribs. So fire up your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a meal that is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BABY BACK RIBS



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These are the best I've had, short of the actual grilling method of course! This is a very simple recipe that I came up with a few years ago. It's not rocket science, just ribs cooked in the slow cooker and finished in the oven. This is what I do when I want ribs during the week and have to work all day. I'm eating them within a half-hour of getting home, and they turn out perfect every time!

Provided by norah

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds baby back ribs, trimmed
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup water
½ onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Season ribs with salt and pepper.
  • Pour water into slow cooker. Layer the ribs into the slow cooker. Top the ribs with onion and garlic.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours (or Low for 8 hours).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Transfer ribs to a baking sheet. Discard onion and garlic. Coat ribs with barbeque sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the sauce caramelizes and sticks to the meat, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1067.4 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

SLOW COOKER RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe by Tasty image

It's been years since you got that slow cooker as a gift and well, outside of a hearty chili, you don't quite know what to do with it. Well get ready, because it's time to pull it back out and put together a barbecuing favorite: ribs. That's right. All you have to do is prep, and let the cooker do the work. With these baby back ribs, you won't even miss going to Chili's anymore.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups BBQ sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 lb baby back pork rib
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine bbq sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  • Salt and pepper the ribs. Place ribs in slow cooker, and cover in sauce.
  • Cook low and slow for eight hours or high for four hours.
  • After the ribs are done, spoon the bbq sauce in the slow cooker over the ribs before removing.
  • Cut the ribs, serve with bbq sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1224 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 55 grams

SLOW COOKER RIBS



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Super-simple recipe that will leave your mouth watering and your house smelling insanely delicious when you get home from work!

Provided by Caselicious

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Country-Style Ribs

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pinch steak seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
1 (4 pound) package boneless country-style pork ribs
1 cup barbecue sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup orange juice
2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the steak seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Rub the ribs all over with the seasoning mix, and place into the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour in barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, orange juice, and hot pepper sauce. Liquid should not cover the ribs all the way.
  • Set the cooker to Low, and cook until ribs are tender, about 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1819.1 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE RIBS



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An easy and delicious way to prepare tender barbecued ribs without the barbecue!

Provided by SUZANNE2802

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds pork baby back ribs
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups ketchup
1 cup chili sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking pan. Brown in oven 15 minutes. Turn over, and brown another 15 minutes; drain fat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat.
  • Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1244.5 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

FAST AND EASY SLOW-COOKED SHORT RIBS



Fast and Easy Slow-Cooked Short Ribs image

Few ingredients, under 3 minutes, and come back to a finished dinner. Fresh rosemary is best, but dried works just fine too.

Provided by Susan Gartin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds beef short ribs, or more to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place short ribs into a slow cooker; top with French onion soup. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Pour chili sauce over exposed parts of ribs; sprinkle with rosemary.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 549.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SLOW COOKER RIBS



Slow cooker ribs image

Slow cooking is the perfect way to get tender melt-in-the-mouth pork ribs, simply throw everything in the slow cooker, then finish off in the oven or bbq

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 9h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½kg meaty pork ribs
1 bottle barbecue sauce (350g approx)
2 pork stock cubes
2 bay leaves
1 tsp coriander seed
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp peppercorn

Steps:

  • Put 4 tbsp of barbecue sauce along with the rest of the ingredients into your slow cooker. Top up with enough water to cover (roughly 1.5l). Slow cook on Low for 8 - 9 hours until very tender but not completely falling off the bone.
  • Heat the oven to 220C/ 200C fan/ gas mark 7. Remove the ribs from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon or tongs. Handle them carefully as the meat will be very tender and may start to fall off. Baste with the remaining barbecue sauce and lay on a foil-lined oven tray. Cook for 20 - 30 mins until starting to crisp on outside. Alternatively, cook on the barbecue, turning from time to time until piping hot throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 24.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24.7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 1.4 grams fiber, Protein 23.16 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for slow cooker ribs, as they are tender and flavorful. You can also use spare ribs, but they will take longer to cook.
  • Trim the ribs: Remove any excess fat or membrane from the ribs before cooking. This will help the ribs cook evenly and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Season the ribs: Season the ribs with a rub of your choice before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the ribs.
  • Add liquid to the slow cooker: Add a small amount of liquid to the slow cooker, such as water, broth, or beer. This will help to keep the ribs moist and prevent them from drying out.
  • Cook the ribs on low: Cook the ribs on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Baste the ribs: Baste the ribs with the cooking liquid every hour or so to keep them moist.
  • Serve the ribs: Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or baked beans.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker ribs are an easy and delicious way to enjoy this classic American dish. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create fall-off-the-bone tender ribs that will be the hit of your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a hassle-free meal, give slow cooker ribs a try.

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