Best 11 Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Are you craving fall-off-the-bone ribs without spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further than this collection of slow cooker ribs recipes from Tasty. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create tender, juicy ribs that will impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer classic barbecue ribs, honey garlic ribs, or something in between, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience.

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HONEY GARLIC SLOW COOKER RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, rack of pork ribs, honey, soy sauce, garlic cloves

Provided by Adam Bianchi

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 ½ lb rack of pork ribs, halved
1 cup honey
½ cup soy sauce
10 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Season the ribs evenly with the mixture, making sure to rub it in on all sides.
  • Add the honey, soy sauce, and garlic to a large slow cooker. Transfer the ribs to slow cooker and turn them over in the sauce until coated. Position the ribs so they are standing up, with the meatier side down, and so the meat is against the walls of the slow cooker, with the bone sides facing in. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours. Check after the allotted time to make sure the meat is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the ribs and transfer to cutting board. Cut between the bones to separate into individual ribs. Serve with additional sauce from the slow cooker, as needed
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 58 grams

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 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

TENDER SPARERIBS



Tender Spareribs image

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

4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

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 RIBS



Slow Cooker Ribs image

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 PINEAPPLE BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow-Cooker Pineapple Baby Back Ribs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, pepper, onion powder, cayenne, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, baby back ribs, diced pineapple, barbecue sauce

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 lb baby back ribs
20 oz diced pineapple, 1 can
28 oz barbecue sauce, 1 bottle

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  • Rub the spice mix all over the baby back ribs.
  • Drain the juice from the can of pineapple and add to the slow cooker, along with the barbecue sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Add the diced pineapple and ribs to the slow cooker and cover with the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Halfway through, flip the racks of ribs so the one that was previously on the bottom is now on top. Cover with more sauce.
  • Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and cut into individual pieces. Serve with the leftover sauce and pineapple chunks.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043 calories, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 78 grams

SLOW-COOKER RIBS



Slow-Cooker Ribs image

These simple-to-prepare ribs call for everyday ingredients. So I never complain when my family asks me to make them. Everyone enjoys their down-home goodness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds pork spareribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups sliced onions
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Place ribs, meat side up, on a broiling pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Cool; cut into serving-size pieces. , Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with ribs. Pour barbecue sauce over all. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour; reduce heat to low and cook 3-4 hours or until ribs are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW COOKER BABY BACK RIBS



Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs image

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 SHORT RIBS



Slow-Cooker Short Ribs image

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

3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup beef broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups dry red wine or beef broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Salt and pepper to taste

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.

SLOW-COOKED RIBS



Slow-Cooked Ribs image

Nothing says comfort like a plate full of mouthwatering ribs coated in barbecue sauce. These from Sharon Crider of Junction City, Kansas are delicious and tangy.-Sharon Crider, Junction City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup Catalina salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Cut ribs into serving-size pieces. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine barbecue sauce and salad dressing; pour over ribs. Sprinkle with garlic. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. , Combine flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a good quality, thick and meaty rack of ribs for best results.
  • Trim any excess fat from the ribs before cooking to reduce grease.
  • Season the ribs liberally with a flavorful rub or marinade to enhance their taste.
  • Sear the ribs in a hot skillet or grill before slow cooking to create a delicious crust.
  • Add liquid to the slow cooker, such as water, broth, or wine, to prevent the ribs from drying out.
  • Cook the ribs on low heat for several hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Baste the ribs occasionally with the cooking liquid to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or corn on the cob.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker ribs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy this classic dish. By following these simple tips, you can create fall-off-the-bone tender ribs that are sure to impress your family and friends. Experiment with different rubs and marinades to find your favorite flavor combination. Slow cooker ribs are also a great option for a party or potluck, as they can be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give slow cooker ribs a try.

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