Prepare to indulge in a delectable journey with our famous crock-pot ribs, where tender meat falls off the bone and tantalizes your taste buds. These succulent ribs are meticulously crafted with a symphony of flavors, sure to leave you craving for more. Embark on a culinary adventure as we present a diverse range of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the tangy and sweet explosion of our Asian-inspired ribs to the robust smokiness of our Texas-style ribs, you'll find a recipe that caters to your every desire. Whether you prefer a fall-off-the-bone tenderness or a slightly chewy texture, our comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions for achieving the perfect rib. Dive into a world of flavors and techniques as we unlock the secrets to creating mouthwatering ribs that will steal the show at your next gathering.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER BABY BACK RIBS
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
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 BARBECUE RIBS
Yes, you can cook ribs in a slow cooker! In this easy recipe, the seasoning paste transforms into a savory dipping sauce. Slather it on the ribs and pop them on the grill just before serving for a final char.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 4h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk the tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, mustard, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth. Cut each rack of ribs in half and add to the slow cooker. Use your hands to rub the sauce on to the ribs. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until tender, about 4 hours.
- Gently transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and cool for at least 20 minutes; this will help maintain the shape of the ribs as they grill. Whisk the sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce to brush on to the ribs and save any remaining sauce to serve on the side (it will thicken as it cools).
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Grill the ribs, top-side down, until lightly charred in parts, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, brush the top side of the ribs with the reserved barbecue sauce and grill until the underside of the ribs are lightly charred in parts, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and serve immediately with the extra barbecue sauce on the side.
SLOW COOKER RIBS
These Slow Cooker ribs are going to melt in your mouth and fall off the bone! They are cooked low and slow so they are perfectly tender and then covered in a sauce that's absolutely to die for!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 6h20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare your ribs by removing the membrane and patting dry with a paper towel.
- Prepare the rub by combining brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Rub evenly on top of the ribs.
- Cut the ribs in half. Add half of the rack of the ribs into the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour half of the sauce on top and layer with the other rack with remaining sauce. You can also wrap the ribs around the slow cooker if the top will fit on.
- Cook the ribs on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the ribs and set on a baking sheet. Pour the sauce on the top. Cook for 10 minutes until the tops get crispy. Brush with additional sauce if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Sodium 1534 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
MOMO'S FAMOUS CROCK POT RIBS
Make and share this Momo's Famous Crock Pot Ribs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by momo st-amand
Categories Pork
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl mix all of the ingredients except the water and ribs.
- Reserve 1 cup of the sauce and refrigerate.
- Mix in the water to the rest of the sauce.
- Place ribs in crock pot and cover with sauce.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- When done cooking preheat oven on broil.
- Place ribs on foil lined cooking sheet.
- Baste with the reserve sauce and put in the oven for 10-15 minutes until just a bit crispy. Make sure you have a lot of paper towels. Enjoy.
MOM'S BEST RIBS
My mom shared this recipe with me several years ago. Family and friends agree these are the best ribs they've ever tasted!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h5m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut ribs into serving-size pieces. Place ribs, meat side up, in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/4 hours longer or until ribs are tender, basting occasionally.
Nutrition Facts :
SLOW COOKER HOT HONEY RIBS
These simple, snackable ribs are slow cooked until they are very tender. Then the ribs are brushed with spicy honey, and broiled for 2 minutes to caramelize. Don't worry that the ribs go into the slow cooker without liquid; the heat is gentle enough that the ribs do not burn, and the meat releases liquid as it cooks, so it braises in its own spiced juices. (You could also make these ribs in a pressure cooker by following this recipe.) One thing to note: Red chiles taste best in this recipe because green chiles are less sweet and can taste grassy. Any spicy red chile will work beautifully, and red-pepper flakes work in a pinch. If you prefer green chiles, however, you can use them.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, finger foods, meat, appetizer, main course
Time 6h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add the sweet and hot smoked paprika, mustard and garlic powders and several generous grinds of black pepper to a small bowl; mix to combine.
- Remove the ribs from the packaging and pat them dry with paper towels. (The easiest place to do this is the sink.) Turn the ribs over to remove the membrane that covers the back of the ribs: Grasp one end of the membrane with paper towels to keep your hands from slipping and pull; the membrane should pull right off in one or two sheets. (If it is not easy to pull off you can skip this step.) Season the ribs all over, front and back, using about 1 tablespoon of salt per rack of ribs. Coat the ribs in the spice mixture, patting it all over both sides of the ribs.
- Lightly coat a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker pot with oil or cooking spray. With the meaty sides facing out and the bones pointing up, coil the ribs into the pot, standing them up in a circle. (You do not need to add liquid.) Cook on low until the meat is very tender when flaked with a fork, but the ribs are not quite falling apart, 6 to 8 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the hot honey: Combine the honey, chiles and lime peel in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let the mixture get very hot, until it simmers and then starts to foam, about 2 minutes. Remove it from the heat, pour it into a small heatproof bowl and set aside. (The honey can be made several days in advance. When it cools, cover it, and store it at room temperature.)
- Line a sheet pan with foil. Using tongs, transfer the ribs to the sheet pan, meaty side up. Heat the broiler. Remove the lime zest from the honey (leave the chiles in) and stir the lime juice and apple cider vinegar into the honey. Using a spoon, drizzle the honey all over the ribs, using about half the honey, but leaving the chiles in the bowl.
- Broil the ribs until they are caramelized, sizzling and lightly charred in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. (Check the ribs every 30 seconds or so to prevent burning, and rotate them to make sure that all the surfaces get caramelized.) Season the ribs with salt then drizzle more of the hot honey and chiles this time over the ribs, to taste. Serve with any remaining hot honey on the side.
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for crock pot ribs, but you can also use spare ribs or country-style ribs.
- Trim the ribs: Remove any excess fat or silver skin from the ribs before cooking.
- Season the ribs: Rub the ribs with your favorite seasonings before cooking. Common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Add liquid to the crock pot: Add enough liquid to the crock pot to cover the ribs halfway. Common liquids include water, broth, or beer.
- Cook the ribs on low heat: Cook the ribs on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Baste the ribs: Baste the ribs with the cooking liquid every few hours to keep them moist.
- Serve the ribs: Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or baked beans.
Conclusion:
Crock pot ribs are an easy and delicious way to enjoy ribs at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have fall-off-the-bone tender ribs that are perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give crock pot ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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