Best 10 Slow Cooker Saucy Barbecued Ribs Recipes

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Nothing says comfort food quite like tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs slathered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. While traditional methods of cooking ribs can take hours of babysitting the oven or grill, the slow cooker provides an easy, hands-off approach that allows you to set it and forget it. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious, crowd-pleasing dish that is perfect for casual gatherings, potlucks, or lazy weekends at home.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKED BBQ RIBS (FOR CROCK POT)



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This is the most perfect recipe for ribs. You can't get them in a restaurant better than this! The meat falls off the bone as you take them out of the crock!

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Pork

Time 10h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs pork spareribs
salt
pepper
1 (8 ounce) jar barbecue sauce
1 onion, diced

Steps:

  • Do not pre-heat the slow cooker.
  • Dice up the onion, add to crock pot.
  • Rub the ribs with salt and pepper, add to crock pot.
  • Dump BBQ sauce on top.
  • Cook on low setting for 8-10 hours.
  • Try not to lift the lid too much.
  • The meat will FALL OFF THE BONE!

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

SLOW-COOKER SAUCY BARBECUED RIBS



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Mouth-watering pork ribs slow cooked with flavorful barbecue sauce - a scrumptious dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 lb pork loin back ribs or pork spareribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 1/3 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut ribs into 2- or 3-rib portions. Place ribs in cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour water into cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours. Remove ribs from cooker; place in shallow baking pan. Drain and discard liquid from cooker.
  • Brush both sides of ribs with barbecue sauce. Return ribs to cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on Low heat setting about 1 hour or until ribs are glazed and sauce is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER BARBECUED RIBS



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Delicious barbecued ribs easily prepared in a slow cooker. No one will know you didn't slave over the stove all day unless you tell them.

Provided by Joanne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Spare Ribs

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28 ounce) can chunky tomato sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces

Steps:

  • Stir tomato sauce, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, chili powder, soy sauce, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper together in bowl. Place sparerib pieces into a slow cooker and pour sauce over ribs. Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 615.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE RIBS



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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

One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground mustard seeds
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 racks baby back ribs (about 3 pounds)
Oil, for grilling

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 RECIPE BY TASTY



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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-COOKED BBQ PORK RIBS



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Check your pantry; you probably have everything needed to turn these ribs into a sweet, tangy, fork-tender treat. -Annette Thompson, Woodbury, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender., Remove ribs and keep warm. Skim fat from sauce; serve sauce with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 1247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED RIBS



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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

3 1/2 pounds pork loin back ribs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

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

EASIEST TASTIEST BARBECUE COUNTRY STYLE RIBS (SLOW COOKER)



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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

4 -5 lbs country-style pork ribs
1 (18 ounce) bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce (I used brown sugar flavor)
1 onion, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

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

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Select meaty pork spare ribs or baby back ribs for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Prepare the ribs: Remove the tough membrane from the back of the ribs and cut them into individual portions.
  • Make a flavorful rub: Combine spices, herbs, and brown sugar for a delicious coating that enhances the ribs' flavor.
  • Use a good quality barbecue sauce: Choose a sauce that complements the rub and has a balance of sweetness, acidity, and smokiness.
  • Cook the ribs slowly: Low and slow cooking in the crockpot tenderizes the ribs and allows the flavors to meld together.
  • Baste the ribs regularly: Brushing the ribs with barbecue sauce during cooking helps keep them moist and adds extra flavor.
  • Serve the ribs hot: Once cooked, remove the ribs from the slow cooker and serve them immediately with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker saucy barbecued ribs are an easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and some time, you can create fall-off-the-bone ribs that are sure to impress. Whether you serve them as a main course or as part of a larger spread, these ribs are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a hassle-free and flavorful meal, give this slow-cooker saucy barbecued ribs recipe a try.

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