The easiest ribs you will EVER make. Prep these Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs in about 5 minutes and come back hours later to melt in your mouth BBQ ribs! Dinner doesn't get any more simple than this!
I was recently blown away when I found out there was such a thing as boneless ribs. But, HOW, I thought. Really, how?
Country style ribs--are they actually ribs?
Technically the cut of pork called "country style ribs" are not actually ribs, but they are in fact boneless. Country style ribs are actually part of the pork loin, but they are cut in a way that look just like ribs.
They could also be called ribs due to their similar taste but nevertheless, they are amazing. And they are so so good slow cooked on a nice low heat.
We are talking melt in your mouth. I would say "fall off the bone" but that is not the case since these Slow Cooker Country Style ribs are boneless.
I find the country style ribs so so simple to handle compared to a large slab and are nothing but a matter of adding a nice rub and some BBQ sauce and then walking away from the slow cooker until dinner.
We have tried quite a few different BBQ ribs recipes this summer and while tossing them on the grill after cooking them up a bit in the oven was good, the amount of time and effort was more than we had hoped for in the end.
So these slow cooker ribs are a great option for when we don't want the hassle but we want that finger licking good meal!
What you will need to make these ribs:
- Even though these slow cooker ribs contain cayenne pepper, I don't find them spicy. If you are worried about the cayenne, just add half the amount to start.
- My favorite BBQ sauce that we use almost every time we make anything that calls for a BBQ sauce is Stubb's Original (not sponsored). If it was cool to drink BBQ sauce, I would do it!
How to make this recipe:
Seriously, this is one of my favorite "dump and go" meals. Pop everything in the slow cooker and all you have to do is wait!
- Place the meat in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the garlic, spices and seasonings over the ribs and toss gently to allow the spices to coat the ribs.
- Pour the BBQ sauce over the ribs to cover.
- Cover and slow cook and come back to perfect, melt in your mouth slow cooker ribs!
Notes:
- You can eat these slow cooker country style ribs with a fork easily. They fall apart nicely. If you don't touch or stir them until you are ready to eat, you should also be able to eat them with your hands. Up to you. You can break them into chunks and add the meat on a bun as well.
- If you can cook these on low, please do. There is NOTHING like slow, and I mean slow cooked pork. They say the best that comes to those who wait and that is 100% true in this case.
- Leftovers are amazing, so if you have any, save them for the next day for sure!
- To change things up, try using smoked paprika instead of regular for a nice smoky rib!
What to serve with this recipe:
- Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
- Smoky Sweet Potato Fries
- Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
- Grilled Zucchini Pasta Salad
- Street Corn with Garlic Feta Butter
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Slow Cooker BBQ Country Style Ribs
Ingredients
- 3 lb. country style ribs
- 1 ½ c BBQ Sauce
- 2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, more or less to taste
Instructions
- Place country style ribs in a slow cooker. Add mustard, cayenne, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic and toss to evenly coat the meat. Pour the BBQ sauce over top of the meat to cover.
- Cook ribs for 7-8 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high or until easily falling apart with a fork. Transfer to serving dish and cover with extra BBQ sauce from the slow cooker pot. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before digging in!
Notes
- You can eat these slow cooker country style ribs with a fork easily. They fall apart nicely. If you don't touch or stir them until you are ready to eat, you should also be able to eat them with your hands. Up to you. You can break them into chunks and add the meat on a bun as well.
- If you can cook these on low, please do. There is NOTHING like slow, and I mean slow cooked pork. They say the best that comes to those who wait and that is 100% true in this case.
- Leftovers are amazing, so if you have any, save them for the next day for sure!
Frank says
Are you using a slow cooker or a crock pot? There is a difference.
Lorie says
Hi! We have always used the term slow cooker and crockpot interchangeably. I am using an actual crock pot when looking at the actual terms for the two!
Valerie Vincent says
Can I use bone-in ribs for this, any changes to recipe?
Lorie says
Hi! You should be ok honestly. Just make sure to cut off the membrane. Lay the ribs in as best you can!