Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
On a white tray, a barbecued rack of slow cooker ribs is partially sliced, while a basting brush applies sauce. In the background, a small glass dish brims with rich barbecue sauce.
Print Recipe

Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe

Weekends and summers and game days were made for ribs. And Slow Cooker Ribs are the easiest, most delicious, tender ribs you'll ever, ever have.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 5-6 pounds pork ribs (2 pkgs) about 2-1/2 to 3 lbs each

Dry Rub

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Barbecue Sauce

  • BBQ sauce homemade or store bought

Instructions

  • RIBS: Make the dry rub by combining the ingredients in a small bowl. Cut the ribs in half crosswise, then pat dry with paper towels. Coat the ribs all over with the remaining dry rub.
  • SLOW COOKER: Arrange the ribs vertically against the interior wall of the slow cooker with thick ends pointing down (ribs will overlap). Cover and cook until ribs are tender, 4 hours on high or 7 to 8 hours on low.
  • BROILING: Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack in the baking sheet. Transfer the ribs and meat side up to the prepared rack. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes. Heat the broiler and brush the ribs with barbecue sauce. Broil in the oven until the sauce bubbles and starts to char, about 4 minutes. Remove the ribs from the oven, brush with additional barbecue sauce, and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. With the remaining ½ cup sauce, tent with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes. Cut the ribs and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg