Slow Cooker BBQ Country Style Ribs
These fall-apart tender pork ribs come coated in a sticky, smoky-sweet BBQ sauce that calls for a stack of extra napkins. With just 5 minutes of prep, they make an easy weeknight dinner that’s also a crowd-pleaser for game days and backyard cookouts.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds country style pork ribs
- 1 Tablespoon liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion diced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 (18-ounce) bottle BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Place the ribs in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with the liquid smoke, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the ribs to evenly distribute.3-4 pounds country style pork ribs, 1 Tablespoon liquid smoke, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Sprinkle the diced onions and brown sugar over the ribs. Pour the bbq sauce over everything.1 medium onion, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 (18-ounce) bottle BBQ sauce
- Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours until tender.
Notes
Storage & Make Ahead
- Store: Let the ribs cool, then keep them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days, with a spoonful of the sauce over the top so they stay moist.
- Freeze: Pack the cooled ribs and sauce into a freezer bag or container, press out the air, and freeze for up to 3 months. Let them thaw in the fridge for a night before reheating.
- Reheat: Warm the ribs in a covered baking dish in a 300°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes until hot all the way through, adding a splash of extra sauce if they look dry. The microwave works too, in short bursts.
- Make Ahead: Put the raw ribs, onion, brown sugar, seasonings, and BBQ sauce in a freezer bag and freeze it flat. When you’re ready to cook, defrost the bag in the fridge overnight, pour everything into the slow cooker, and cook as directed.
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