Best 5 Slow Cooker Bbq Ribs Recipes

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Craving fall-off-the-bone tender BBQ ribs? Look no further than your slow cooker! From classic smoky flavors to unique fusion twists, slow cooker ribs are a culinary delight that cater to every taste. With minimal effort and a few key ingredients, you can create mouthwatering ribs that rival those from the best BBQ joints. Let's dive into the world of slow cooker BBQ ribs and discover the secrets to creating a lip-smacking feast that will leave your family and friends craving more.

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SLOW COOKER BBQ RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pork rib, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, BBQ sauce

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ lb pork rib, 2 racks
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bottle BBQ sauce, of preference

Steps:

  • Lay out the ribs on a large baking tray.
  • Season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Rub in on all sides.
  • Pour half the BBQ sauce over the ribs and brush to evenly coat all sides.
  • Transfer the ribs to a large slow cooker. Position the ribs so they are standing up, with the meatier side down, and so the meat side is against the walls of the slow cooker, with the bone sides facing in.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 - 8 hours, or high for 4 hours. Check after the allotted time, you want to make sure the meat is cooked through and tender, but you do not want it to be so tender it falls off the bone. If they seem a little tough, allow to cook an additional 30 minutes, as needed.
  • Remove the ribs and transfer to wire rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Paint the ribs with additional BBQ sauce, ensuring they are well-coated on both sides.
  • Broil HIGH for 5-8 minutes to caramelize the sauce, making it slightly charred and bubbly.
  • Remove and carefully cut between the bones to separate into individual ribs.
  • Serve with additional BBQ sauce, as needed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SLOW-COOKER BBQ RIBS WITH HOISIN GLAZE RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow-Cooker BBQ Ribs with Hoisin Glaze Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: spare ribs, spring onion, red chili, rice, salt, pepper, chinese 5 spice, garlic, ginger, onion, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, leftover slow cooker juice, water, corn flour, brown sugar, sesame seeds

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 rack spare ribs
spring onion, to garnish
red chili, to garnish
rice, to serve
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon chinese 5 spice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 cup chicken broth
leftover slow cooker juice
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons corn flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Season the spare ribs with the salt, pepper, and 5 spice.
  • Place in the slow cooker, along with the garlic, ginger, onion, hoisin sauce, and chicken broth. Mix with your hands to combine.
  • Cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 6 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C).
  • Once the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them and place onto a tin foil-lined baking tray.
  • To prepare the BBQ sauce, take the remaining cooking juices from the slow cooker and pour into a frying pan set over a medium heat.
  • In a small bowl combine the water and corn flour, stir into the cooking juices. Add remaining BBQ sauce ingredients and reduce until a sticky BBQ sauce is achieved.
  • Brush onto the ribs on both sides and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Chop up the ribs and garnish with spring onion and red chili.
  • Serve with rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 16 grams

SLOW-COOKER PEACH BBQ RIBS



Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs image

For eat-the-whole-rack ribs, start with a rub of chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Then slather on sweet peachy sauce. Keep the napkins coming. - Sue Ryon, Shorewood, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 servings (3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into serving-size pieces
SAUCE:
3 medium ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix seasonings; rub over meaty side of ribs. Place in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., Before serving, combine peaches, barbecue sauce and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until peaches are softened, stirring occasionally. If desired, thin with additional water. Stir in jalapeno. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE BBQ RIBS



Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Ribs image

These ribs are delicious and no utensils needed, the meat falls right off the bone!!!! Kid approved!!!

Provided by Mebriella

Categories     Pork

Time 12h10m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs rack of ribs (I use pork loin ribs)
3 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (I love Sweet Baby Rays Honey Chipotle)

Steps:

  • Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray (or use a slow cooker liner to make clean up a breeze!).
  • Take the slab of ribs and cut into individual slabs (about 2-3 ribs each). Put the ribs into the slow cooker.
  • Mix the pineapple juice and brown sugar together and pour over the ribs. Cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or LOW for 8-9 hours.
  • After they are done in the slow cooker, use tongs to GENTLY pull them out (they will literally fall apart when you touch them).
  • Turn the broiler on in your oven.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and place ribs on sheet.
  • Cover with the BBQ sauce and place in oven to get the BBQ sauce to get a nice char.
  • Optional: You can skip the oven and put on the grill!

SLOW COOKER BBQ RIBS



Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs image

For melt in your mouth ribs when you don't feel like firing up a grill or have a busy day and want to come home to some fall off the bone goodness! So easy to make. The hardest thing is waiting to eat them!!!

Provided by Ruby Henderson

Categories     Ribs

Time 8h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lb beef short ribs
1 bottle sweet baby rays barbeque sauce
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp vinegar (my preference is seasoned rice vinegar)
2 Tbsp brown sugar
salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • 1. put the ribs in the slow cooker. Mix everything else together and pour over ribs. Turn the ribs around to coat them well.
  • 2. set the cooker on low and cook 6-8 hours untill they are tender. As much as you are tempted DON'T raise the lid or you will slow the cooking down.
  • 3. Make some mashed potatoes (or baked potatoes if you have time) (or potatoe salad) and get ready to do some serious eating. Make sure you eat them with your fingers so you'll have something to lick when the meat is gone because believe me you'll still want more !!!

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for slow-cooker BBQ ribs, but you can also use spare ribs or St. Louis-style ribs.
  • Trim the ribs: Remove any excess fat or silver skin from the ribs before cooking.
  • Season the ribs: Season the ribs generously with your favorite BBQ rub.
  • Sear the ribs: Sear the ribs in a hot skillet or on a grill before slow-cooking. This will help to develop a nice crust and flavor.
  • Add liquid to the slow cooker: Add just enough liquid to the slow cooker to cover the ribs. You can use water, chicken 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 BBQ sauce during the last hour of cooking.
  • Let the ribs rest: Let the ribs rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help the meat to reabsorb the juices.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker BBQ ribs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy ribs at home. With a little preparation, you can have fall-off-the-bone tender ribs that are perfect for any occasion. So next time you're craving ribs, give this slow-cooker recipe a try.

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