Cooked low and slow these Slow Cooker Ribs are juicy, tender, and absolutely delicious! One of our favorite ways to make ribs all year long.
I love ribs by nature, there is just something about them that makes my mouth water, but I know for a fact that I’m not the only one who feels that way.
These Slow Cooker Ribs are some of my favorite ribs around, they are really versatile since you can make them all year long and not have to worry about having to use a grill.
They turn out moist and tender and absolutely perfect in my personal opinion. They start off with a dry rub and then are brushed with a delicious BBQ Sauce and then broiled.
It makes them nice and sticky, tasty, and finger-licking good. If you don’t have any time on your hands and want something that you can just fix and forget you have to try this Slow Cooker Rib Recipe!
Some of my other favorite BBQ recipes that we have on our site include BBQ Ribs, Sticky Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken and Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sliders.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- This is a fix it and forget it recipe so you can cook it while going about your day.
- You can use your favorite BBQ rub or the one I have provided.
- You can double this recipe using a larger slow cooker or two slow cookers.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Baby back ribs
Light brown sugar
Smoked paprika
Kosher salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Bbq sauce
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER RIBS:
- Rinse the ribs to make sure there are no bone shards. Pat them dry with a paper towel. If desired, remove the back membrane off the ribs by using a paring knife to gently slide under the membrane and pry it up. Use a paper towel to grab a hold of the membrane and pull it off. Cut the ribs in half.
- Place the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Rub the seasoning mix all over the ribs. Spray the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
- Place the ribs in the slow cooker. Slow cook for 4-5 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
- Place the broiler setting on high. Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker, they will be extremely tender.
- Place the ribs on a sheet tray and brush the bbq sauce all over the ribs, use your desired amount. Carefully broil the ribs until lightly charred and caramelized, serve immediately.
WHAT KIND OF RIBS SHOULD I USE?
We love using baby back ribs, especially for this recipe. It really makes them tender and juicy. You can use other ribs such as spare or St. Louis style but I have not tested those in the slow cooker.
DO I HAVE TO REMOVE THE MEMBRANE?
I highly suggest the yes you do remove the membrane or “silver skin” of your ribs, this helps them become more tender. If you leave it on they can become leathery.
WHAT KIND OF BBQ SAUCE SHOULD I USE?
It depends on what kind of flavor you are going for! You can use any of your favorite BBQ sauce, or you can use our Homemade BBQ Sauce that whips up in minutes!
HOW TO STORE:
This Slow Cooker Rib Recipe needs to be stored in the refrigerator after they are fully cooled. Place in an airtight container and they will last in there for up to 3-4 days.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce for this recipe to achieve the flavor you like.
- You can use the rub we provide here or your own favorite homemade or bottled rub.
- We like to use baby back ribs for this, we have not tested any other ribs for this recipe.
- You can cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 5-6 hours depending on your time frame.
- Make sure you remove the membrane on the ribs, this helps make them tender.
If you want a delicious rib recipe that you can make all year round then you have to try my Slow Cooker Ribs! You will fall in love.
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Slow Cooker Ribs
Ingredients
- 1 rack baby back ribs
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1-2 cups bbq sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the ribs to make sure there are no bone shards. Pat them dry with a paper towel. If desired, remove the back membrane off the ribs by using a paring knife to gently slide under the membrane and pry it up. Use a paper towel to grab a hold of the membrane and pull it off. Cut the ribs in half.
- Place the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Rub the seasoning mix all over the ribs. Spray the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
- Place the ribs in the slow cooker. Slow cook for 4-5 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
- Place the broiler setting on high. Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker, they will be extremely tender.
- Place the ribs on a sheet tray and brush the bbq sauce all over the ribs, use your desired amount. Carefully broil the ribs until lightly charred and caramelized, serve immediately.
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce for this recipe to achieve the flavor you like.
- You can use the rub we provide here or your own favorite homemade or bottled rub.
- We like to use baby back ribs for this, we have not tested any other ribs for this recipe.
- You can cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 5-6 hours depending on your time frame.
- Make sure you remove the membrane on the ribs, this helps make them tender.
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