Here’s a tender, fall-off-the-bone recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Ribs—super easy and packed with flavor.
🍖 Ingredients
- 1–1.5 kg pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for depth)
- 1 tbsp mustard (optional)
🍳 Instructions
- Prep the ribs
- Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs (this helps tenderness).
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Season
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and brown sugar.
- Rub the mixture all over the ribs.
- Cut & place
- Cut ribs into sections to fit your slow cooker.
- Place them inside, standing or stacked.
- Add sauce
- Mix barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and mustard.
- Pour over the ribs, coating them well.
- Cook
- Low: 7–8 hours (best for tenderness)
- High: 4–5 hours
- Optional finishing step (recommended)
- Transfer ribs to a baking tray.
- Brush with extra barbecue sauce.
- Broil (grill) in the oven for 5–7 minutes until caramelized and slightly crispy.
🌟 Tips for Perfect Ribs
- Cooking on low gives the most tender, juicy results.
- Don’t add too much liquid—the ribs release their own juices.
- Let them rest a few minutes before serving so the meat stays juicy.
🍽️ Serve With
- Coleslaw
- Mashed potatoes
- Corn on the cob
- Garlic bread
🔥 Result: Ultra-soft ribs that slide off the bone, coated in rich, sticky sauce.
If you want, I can also give you a spicy BBQ version, a honey garlic glaze, or even a no-sauce dry rub style.
