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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 this ribs recipe!
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe!
It doesn’t get much easier, or more delicious, then these slow cooker ribs. There is only about 15 minutes of prep time and then you just let them cook for about 5 hours and dinner is ready. With the use of bottled BBQ sauce so there aren’t very many ingredients involved, but you wouldn’t know that by the flavor. And they are fall off the bone tender thanks to slow cooking!
Ingredients Needed
- Paprika
- Brown sugar
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Baby back ribs. Also known as pork loin back ribs, back ribs, loin ribs or pork ribs.
- Barbecue sauce. My favorite brand is Sweet Baby Rays.
How to Make Crock Pot Ribs
If the ribs still have a membrane attached, go ahead and remove it.
- Mix together the rub using paprika, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
- Rub both sides of the rack of ribs with the rub. Just use your fingers to rub it into both sides of the ribs.
- Place your ribs into the crock pot with the meaty side against the inside wall.
- Cover the ribs with 2 -3 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce.
- 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,
- Brush the ribs with more BBQ sauce. Place under the broiler for a few minutes to let the sauce caramelize.
- Cut the ribs apart using a sharp knife. Just cut between the bones into the meaty section.
Tips from Leigh Anne
- Serve the ribs with some BBQ sauce on the side.
- If the ribs are done before you are ready to enjoy them, just wrap them up in foil and put them in the oven at 150 degrees F to keep them warm.
- To make clean up easy, use a crock pot liner. You won’t have to scrub out caramelized or burnt on sauce. You can find them in the grocery store near the aluminum foil and plastic bags.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Crock Pot Ribs in the Instant Pot?
You can, check out my recipe for Instant Pot BBQ Ribs right here.
Can I make ribs in the oven?
My favorite way to make ribs in the oven is using this recipe for Easy BBQ Ribs.
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Easy Crock Pot Ribs
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
- Cover with additional bbq sauce and place under the broiler for a few minutes to allow sauce to caramelize.
- Cut ribs apart and serve.
Tips & Notes:
- f the ribs are done before you are ready to enjoy them, just wrap them up in foil and put them in the oven at 150 degrees F to keep them warm.
- Serve with some additional BBQ sauce on the side.
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capturing joy with kristen duke says
I’m trying this next week. I love ribs but have never made them! My crockpot sits on the shelf like yours used to, I need to utilize it more!!!
Leigh Anne says
Get that crock pot off the shelf!! Hope you learn to love it as much as I do.
Shelby says
I tried these last night and they were definitely easy! I used Sweet Baby Ray’s original BBQ sauce and made green beans and mashed potatoes for the sides. My one suggestion would be to cook these on low for 8 hours instead of on high for 4 hours to allow the fat to melt all the way off. The ribs were good but could have been better if the fat had melted all the way off.
Leigh Anne says
Thanks for the suggestion on cooking on low – will try that next time.
D.Madewell says
This is first time making this recipe, though I have made ribs via stove top.. However stove top ribs require a little bit more maintenance, though not much. I did do this a little differently I used pork ribs instead, and they are currently in the crockpot right now and smell AMAZING. I will let you know how they taste 😉
Leigh Anne says
Hope they tasted as good as they smelled!
Lisa says
Thanks so much!!!
Lisa says
I’m going to make these on Saturday, what would you suggest serving as side dishes? I’m always bad at that
Leigh Anne says
The men at my house enjoy some kind of potato with their ribs at our house. I have a lot of yummy potato recipes on the blog I nice green salad would be great and maybe some bread or rolls. A veggie like asparagus or green beans would finish it off. Be sure and check out side dishes in my recipe index