Crock Pot Ribs come out melt in your mouth tender and so full of flavor. They’re perfect for busy weeknights or easy weekend dinners with the slow cooker tenderizing in baby back ribs. A quick brush of bbq sauce and a flash grill (or broil) finishes these off beautifully!
Crock Pot BBQ ribs are always a hit and perfect served alongside our favorite Coleslaw Recipe, corn on the cob and Baked French Fries!
How to Cook Ribs in a Crock Pot
- Combine rub mix and massage into prepared ribs.
- Place onion, garlic and ribs in the slow cooker with a touch of water (or broth). Close the lid and let the crock pot work its magic.
- Once tender, brush the ribs with sauce (or just olive oil, salt and pepper if you’d prefer) and broil (or grill) for 3 to 5 minutes to get a little bit of char.
- Gently remove from the pan, cut ribs apart and serve!
How To Prepare Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs
I’m pretty much known for my Instant Pot Ribs and my succulent Barbecue Ribs in the Oven so it’s only natural I’d share my fave crockpot rib recipe!
For all the methods, the process is similar, allow the ribs to cook low and slow so the meat becomes buttery and tender and finish up with sauce and a grill (or broil).
- Prep the ribs by removing the silver membrane from the back (photo below). You can just slip a knife under it and pull (a piece of paper towel can help you grip it if it’s slippery). If you’re having trouble finding the membrane in this step, your ribs may already have it removed. Once in a while you’ll buy ribs that have it already removed.
- Inspect the rack of ribs for bone pieces/shards as they can sometimes be present from the butcher cutting the ribs.
- Cut the racks into manageable pieces that will fit into your slow cooker. I usually do halves or thirds depending on the size.
What Kind of Ribs to Buy for Crock Pot Ribs. I use pork baby back ribs (or back ribs). They’re the most tender and flavorful, side ribs also work however they have smaller white bones towards the end that I’m not a fan of (and they may need a little bit of extra time).
Super Easy Slow Cooker Ribs – Fall Off The Bone BBQ Ribs Recipe
FAQ
Can you cook ribs too long in a crockpot?
Do ribs need to be submerged in crock pot?
What is the difference between ribs and riblets?
How long do you cook riblets in a crock pot?
Coat riblets generously with the rub. Place the riblets in a crock pot and top with 1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce. Set the remaining 1/2 cup aside for the end. Cook the riblets on a low setting for 8 to 10 hours. The more racks you have, the longer they will need to cook.
How do you cook pork riblets in a slow cooker?
How to cook pork riblets to tender and delicious. Place riblets into slow cooker. Add broth and sprinkle with garlic. Cover and heat on low for 7-8 hours or until fall off the bone tender. 30 minutes before serving drain liquid from slow cooker and season riblets with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over the top and gently stir to coat.
How long do riblets take to cook?
The riblets should reach a minimum internal temperature of 180F (82C) or more. The meat should release easily from the bone when done. If you use an oven bag instead of foil, your riblets will take about 2.5 hours. You can add additional BBQ sauce to your riblets after baking.
How long do you cook ribs in a crock pot?
Place the riblets in a crock pot and top with 1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce. Set the remaining 1/2 cup aside for the end. Cook the riblets on a low setting for 8 to 10 hours. The more racks you have, the longer they will need to cook. Remove the meat from the crock pot and lay it down flat on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.