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Easy Crock Pot Ribs

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 11/30/20Updated: 4/08/21

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Easy Crock Pot Ribs aren’t just easy, they are delicious when you use the slow cooker. The whole family is going to love them!

Check out more easy crock pot meals like Crock Pot Balsamic Beef,  Indian Butter Chicken Crock Pot  and Crock Pot Maple Sugar and Pork Tenderloin.

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It doesn’t get much easier, or more delicious, than this crock pot rib recipe.

What Kind Of Ribs Do I Use for BBQ Ribs?

I use baby back ribs. They are also known as pork loin back ribs, back ribs, or loin ribs. They’re called baby because they are shorter in relation to the bigger spareribs.

Each baby back rib rack averages 10 to 13 curved ribs that are 3 to 6 inches long and weigh about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds.

You could also use St. Louis Style spareribs but they are not as tender or lean but are less expensive.

ribs with bbq  sauce on them

How to Make Crock Pot BBQ Ribs

  • Rub both sides of the ribs with a mixture of paprika, brown sugar, salt and pepper.  Just use your fingers to rub it into both sides of the ribs.
rub on ribs
  • Place your ribs into the crock pot with the meaty side against the inside wall.
pouring BBQ sauce on crockpot ribs
  • Cover the ribs with 2 -3 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce.
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  • Add the lid and turn the crock pot on low.  Let the crock pot ribs cook for 4-5. 
  • Once the meat is falling off the bone, you know they are done!  Then remove them from the crock pot,
brushing BBQ sauce on ribs
  • Brush the ribs with more BBQ sauce.
  • Cut the ribs apart using a sharp knife. Just cut between the bones into the meaty section.
overhead shot of bbq ribs

I like to serve them with some BBQ sauce on the side for those who want more.

rack of bbq ribs cooked in crock pot

Throw your ribs and sauce in the crock pot in the early afternoon and you’ll have dinner ready when you are.  If the ribs are done before you are ready to eat I just wrapped them up in foil and put them in my oven at 150 degrees to keep them warm.

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 Crock Pot Ribs Recipe

4.66 from 20 votes
rack of bbq ribs cooked in crock pot

Easy Crock Pot Ribs

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Delicious fall of the bone ribs made easy with your crock pot.
serves: 12 servings
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:5 hours
Total:5 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Rub

  • 2 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp ground black pepper

Ribs

  • 5-6 lbs. baby back ribs
  • 2-3 cups barbeque sauce

Instructions

  • Combine paprika, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Rub the mixture over the meaty side of the ribs
  • Place ribs in slow cooker standing them upright with the meaty side against the wall of the cooker.
  • Pour the barbecue sauce over the ribs
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours until tender
  • Remove ribs and allow to sit for 15 minutes (cover with foil)
  • Cut ribs apart
  • Cover with bbq sauce left in cooker if desired

Recommended Products

Slow Cooker (6qt)

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) Protein: 23g (46%) Fat: 19g (29%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Cholesterol: 81mg (27%) Sodium: 1175mg (51%) Potassium: 431mg (12%) Sugar: 17g (19%) Vitamin A: 690IU (14%) Vitamin C: 0.2mg Calcium: 58mg (6%) Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine:American
Keyword:bbq ribs, crock pot ribs
rack of bbq ribs cooked in crock pot
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  1. Verna Yakushchenko says

    Posted on 1/21 at 12:56 pm

    Dear Leigh Anne:
    NO DOUBT ABOUT IT! I had a 2.7 lb. rack of ribs that was already cut in two. I adjusted the dry ingredients for weight: (1) TBsp-Brown Sugar; 1 TBsp. Hunarian Paprika (Hot/Spicey! & PERFECT; 1/2 TBsp Celtic Sea Salt (I didn’t have Kosher) and 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper.
    I poured (1) full cup of Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown sugar over the edges that stook up around the Pot wall and Put on the Lid!
    Cook Time: 12:30pm to 3:00-I figured about 1 hr/pound. And it was the most outrageously delicious BBQ Ribs I’ve ever had!! The sauce it created was perfect! Tender and juicy.
    Our Pot is probably big enough for the 5-6-lb. called for in the recipe So I will LOVE trying it again! QUICK & EASY 5*****’s!
    Thank you so much! ALL of your recipes sound JUST the Way we cook and I am grateful to find your website!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 1/21 at 1:59 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe!!

      Reply
  2. Maggie says

    Posted on 3/15 at 1:34 am

    Hi!
    I don’t have a crock pot. How would I prepare these in the oven? Thanks for your response. I used to make them in a slow cooker when we lived in the USA and it’s my favorite rib recipe but now we live abroad and I can’t find a good slow cooker so thought I would make these in the oven if you tell me the time, etc.

    Maggie

    Reply
  3. Judy says

    Posted on 7/5 at 6:05 pm

    This recipe looks great! Can I do 2 racks of ribs at the same time? Do I need to adjust the cooking time?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/9 at 5:11 pm

      Judy, I have only ever done one. If you do two I am sure you will need to adjust the time somewhat.

      Reply
  4. Carol says

    Posted on 3/7 at 12:13 pm

    So yummy. Do you remove the membrane from the ribs? I feel like making it tonight! !

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 3/7 at 12:18 pm

      Carol, I don’t

      Reply
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