Best 14 Easy Slow Cooker Ribs Recipes
Discovering the flavors of fall-off-the-bone ribs without leaving the comfort of your home is a culinary adventure waiting to unfold. Slow cooking offers a convenient and delightful approach to creating tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs. With minimal preparation and a few simple ingredients, you can transform your slow cooker into a culinary haven, delivering a delectable symphony of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. Join us as we embark on a delightful journey, exploring the best recipes for easy slow cooker ribs, promising a hassle-free feast that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.
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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 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
SLOW COOKED RIBS
Super yummy, mouth watering, fall-off-the-bone ribs! Depending on your slow cooker the time could be less. I have a really old slow cooker and the ribs only take 3 1/2 hours. Just watch and stir every hour and you'll have super yummy ribs! Enjoy!
Provided by aimeejean
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 5h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place ribs onto the prepared baking sheet. Season both sides with grill seasoning.
- Bake ribs in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; flip ribs over and bake an additional 15 minutes. Cut ribs apart and place into a slow cooker.
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a bowl until thoroughly combined; pour sauce over ribs. Stir to coat. Cook ribs on Low until tender, 4 to 6 hours; stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 175.5 mg, Fat 44.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 1228.1 mg, Sugar 24.4 g
FAST AND EASY SLOW-COOKED SHORT RIBS
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
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 BARBECUED RIBS
Come sunshine or rain, there will never be a time that's not perfect for slow-cooked barbecue ribs-especially when the slow cooker does all the cooking. This mouthwatering crowd-pleaser is cut out for weekends and game days but also works as a comforting mid-week main. Simply do the prep ahead, add it in the cooker, and step back while deliciousness happens.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Remove inner skin from ribs; cut into 4-inch pieces. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs. Layers ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.
- Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 890, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg
SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIBS
These slow-cooker short ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs-you don't need to pay any attention to them once you get them in the slow cooker. (That makes it my favorite beef short ribs recipe!) -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs., Add onions to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8-9 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened; press cancel. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Serve with ribs and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
TENDER SPARERIBS
Even my three little ones love this easy-to-make and delicious-to-eat meal. The succulent meat falls right off the bone! -Julie Czmer, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE RIBS
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
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
SLOW COOKER RIBS
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
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
SLOW & EASY BABY BACK RIBS
If you enjoy ribs, you'll love these fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs. Not only are they delicious, but the recipe is easy to prepare in the slow cooker.-Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the onion, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., Remove ribs to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ribs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 916 calories, Fat 62g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 52g protein.
SLOW COOKER RIBS
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
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
EASY COUNTRY-STYLE SLOW COOKER PORK RIBS
Make our Easy Country-Style Slow Cooker Pork Ribs for a juicy, falling-off-the-bone tender dish. Everyone will love this easy slow cooker pork ribs recipe!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 6h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place ribs in slow cooker., and throw everything but the vinegar on top. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to each of the empty barbecue sauce bottles, shake them up and then pour the last bits of saucy goodness over the top.
- COOK on low for 6-8 hours or until ribs reach that tender 'fall off the bone' stage. Serve 'em up and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
EASIEST TASTIEST BARBECUE COUNTRY STYLE RIBS (SLOW COOKER)
I threw this together one morning before going out for the day. It was super easy because only three ingredients are needed! Not only did the house smell heavenly when we came home, but dinner was ready and it was awesome!
Provided by Karen..
Categories Pork
Time 6h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (Mine took about 6 hours).
- Meat starts to fall off the bones-- be careful of the small ones in the juices!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1080.8, Fat 54.1, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 336.3, Sodium 1478.5, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 37.8, Protein 88.2
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for slow cooker ribs, as they are tender and flavorful.
- Season the ribs well: A good rub will help to enhance the flavor of the ribs.
- Cook the ribs on low heat: This will help to ensure that the ribs are cooked through and fall off the bone.
- Add liquid to the slow cooker: This will help to keep the ribs moist and prevent them from drying out.
- Cook the ribs for at least 6 hours: This will give the ribs time to become tender and fall off the bone.
- Serve the ribs with your favorite sides: Some popular choices include mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and baked beans.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker ribs are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make sure that your slow cooker ribs are tender, flavorful, and fall off the bone. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious meal, give slow cooker ribs a try!
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