Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs that are tender, juicy, and packed with smoky-sweet flavor. Made with a simple spice rub and your favorite BBQ sauce—no grill required! Perfect for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 928kcal
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2-3 racks pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
- 2 tablespoons salt and pepper mix
- 3 tablespoons BBQ rub seasoning mix store-bought or homemade mix
- 1-2 cups BBQ sauce your favorite brand or homemade
Instructions
Prep the ribs:
- Start by removing the silver skin from the back of each rack of ribs, use a paper towel to get leverage to pull that membrane off.
Season generously:
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels, and generously season both sides of the ribs with the salt and pepper mix and the BBQ rub.
Layer in the slow cooker:
- Cut the racks in half so they fit in the slow cooker better, then lay them in, and layer them with BBQ sauce between each layer.
Cook low and slow:
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until ribs are tender and easily pull apart with a fork. The bones should fall right out.
Finish with sauce:
- Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with more BBQ sauce and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and isn’t burnt.
Serve and enjoy:
- Slice and serve with extra BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 928kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 3063mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg