Easy Crock Pot Ribs
Get ready to indulge in fall-off-the-bone goodness with these Easy Crock Pot Ribs! Perfectly seasoned with a simple, flavorful dry rub featuring paprika, garlic, onion powder, and a touch of brown sugar, these pork baby back ribs are slow-cooked to tender perfection. The crock pot does all the work, infusing the ribs with barbecue sauce as they cook for hours until irresistibly juicy. A quick broil at the end caramelizes the sauce, creating a sticky, smoky finish that’s sure to impress. With minimal prep and just 15 minutes of hands-on time, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings. Pair with coleslaw, cornbread, or your favorite sides for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for lovers of BBQ and slow cooker recipes alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
Instructions
Remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs using a small knife or your fingers. This step helps make the ribs tender.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and evenly coat both sides with the prepared dry rub.
Cut the ribs into sections of 3-4 ribs to fit snugly in your crock pot.
Place the rib sections into the crock pot, stacking them upright along the sides if necessary.
Pour 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated. Reserve the remaining 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce for later.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4-5 hours) until the ribs are tender and easily pull apart.
Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the crock pot and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Brush the ribs with the remaining barbecue sauce and broil in the oven on high for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the sauce. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Serve the ribs hot with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw or cornbread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 329.7 g | 423% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.1 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1279 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 7692 mg | 334% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.5 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.8 g | ||
| Protein | 290.8 g | 582% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 4864 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
