The Secret to Crockpot Ribs (Slow Cooker)

Crockpot ribs are guaranteed to come off the bone. Learn the secrets to making the best slow cooker ribs, including instructions for prepping the meat, giving it a nice dry rub, and finishing them to restaurant-quality perfection.

You want your ribs to be tender off the bone.this crock pot It’s a good choice. But how do you go from an ugly slow cooker mess to beautifully caramelized pork ribs fall?

If you just put the ribs and BBQ sauce on slow cooker At 8 hours, you’ll get some ribs that fall off the bone, but they’ll be a little weird and unappetizing. The BBQ sauce doesn’t caramelize at all, the liquid in the meat creates a very runny BBQ sauce liquid.

We’ve found that the crockpot is the easiest way to cook ribs and is my go-to method, especially when cooking for a crowd.combined with ease of use crock pot With my simple recipe, you’ll have some really great ribs.

CROCKPOT (Slow Cooker) Ribs Secret

Remove the membrane from the back of the rib. See the video for a simple demonstration. Just slide your finger along the side to release it and tear it off instantly.
Dry the ribs. This step is optional. Some people like to do a good dry rub first to add flavor.
put your ribs in crock pot. Smear them with BBQ sauce. You can use a homemade sauce, like my Raspberry-Chipotle BBQ Sauce, for the ribs, or a store-bought bottle. Just remember to save a little for later.
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. The more racks you have in the pot, the longer you’ll need to cook.
Gently remove the racks and place them on a foil-lined bakeware. Add more BBQ sauce on top.
Roast under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, until the BBQ sauce starts to bubble and caramelize. Alternatively, you can wrap them in foil and place them on a heated grill for the same effect. I do this sometimes with crowds and picnics. This keeps the ribs warm until ready to serve and makes it easy to drain portions. enjoy!

What kind of ribs should I use for slow cooker ribs?

This recipe and method is best served with ribs, including: baby ribs, short ribs, St. Louis ribs, and country ribs. For beef short ribs, try my Slow Cooker Short Ribs recipe or my Classic Braised Beef Short Ribs recipe.We also highly recommend these if you have a smoker Smoked Beef Ribs.

Can I finish my crockpot ribs on the grill instead of the oven?

Our secret to making crockpot ribs is to caramelize the ribs in the oven on the broiler setting. Another option is to place them on the grill for extra caramelization. If you choose to use a grill, place them directly on the grill (or on a piece of aluminum foil) over high heat (500 degrees). Brush the top with additional BBQ sauce and cover. Let them bake for about 3-5 minutes, until the sauce starts to bubble and caramelize.

Pro tip: One of the best tricks for making ribs in a crockpot is to use pot liner。 These BPA-free plastic bags line your pots and make cleanup a breeze! No more scrubbing caramelized sauces! They are great. You can find them near the foil and plastic bags at the grocery store. They save a lot of time.

watch the video below Rachel will walk you through each step of this recipe. Sometimes the visuals help, and we always let you watch our cooking shows.You can find the complete collection of recipes youtube, facebook watch, or our facebook pageor provide a corresponding recipe on our website.

Close up of a rack of cooked slow cooker ribs

raw material

2 Coat hanger short ribs or ribs
2 cup barbecue sauce

dry erase

1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder

instruct

Remove the membrane from the back of the rib. Just slide your finger along the side to release it and tear it off instantly.
In a small bowl, whisk together dry rub ingredients. Spread this mixture liberally on the outside of the ribs to coat.
put your ribs in crock pot. Drizzle with 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce, reserving 1/2 cup for another use.
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. The more racks you have in the pot, the longer you’ll need to cook.
Gently remove the racks and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Add the reserved BBQ sauce on top.
Roast under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, until the BBQ sauce starts to bubble and caramelize. Alternatively, you can wrap them in foil and place them on a heated grill for the same effect.

notes

Another option is to place them on the grill for extra caramelization. If you choose to use a grill, instead of placing them under the broiler in step 5, place them directly on the grill (or on a piece of aluminum foil) over high heat (500 degrees). Brush the top with additional BBQ sauce and cover. Let them bake for about 3-5 minutes, until the sauce starts to bubble and caramelize.