Description

Slow Cooker Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone. With a rich barbecue sauce and a hint of smokiness, this dish is perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to game day gatherings. Just set it and forget it while your slow cooker works its magic!

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs pork ribs (baby back preferred)
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Rub them with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and additional salt if needed. Apply this spice rub generously over the ribs.
Place seasoned ribs in the slow cooker. Pour in barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
Optional: For a sticky glaze, transfer cooked ribs to a baking sheet, brush with more barbecue sauce, and broil for 5 minutes until bubbly.
Slice between bones and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: BBQ

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 150g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the ribs in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. Feel free to customize your spice rub by adding ingredients like honey for sweetness or chili powder for heat.