🍖 Crockpot Barbecue Ribs
Tender, juicy ribs made in a slow cooker are incredibly easy and require very little effort. Cooking them slowly allows the meat to become soft, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender.
🧾 Ingredients
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2–3 pounds pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
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1 cup barbecue sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
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1 small onion, sliced
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the ribs
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Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs if present.
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Cut the ribs into sections so they fit in the crockpot.
2️⃣ Season the meat
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Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and brown sugar.
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Rub the mixture evenly over the ribs.
3️⃣ Layer in the crockpot
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Place sliced onions on the bottom.
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Arrange the ribs on top.
4️⃣ Add barbecue sauce
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Pour about ¾ cup of BBQ sauce over the ribs.
5️⃣ Slow cook
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Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until tender.
6️⃣ Optional finishing step
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Brush ribs with remaining BBQ sauce and broil in the oven for 5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
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Coleslaw
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Cornbread
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Baked beans
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Roasted potatoes
✅ Tip: Let the ribs rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the juices stay inside the meat.
If you want, I can also share 3 secret tricks restaurants use to make crockpot ribs taste even better. 🍖🔥