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A plate stacked with glazed, cooked barbecue pork ribs, featuring a shiny, caramelized sauce coating.
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Crock Pot Country Style Ribs

These crock pot country style ribs are the ultimate comfort food—tender, juicy, and dripping in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. A quick spice rub kicks things off, followed by a low and slow cook that melts the meat until it’s fall-apart delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 424kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • small mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • tongs
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Crock pot (slow cooker)
  • Foil-lined baking sheet
  • Basting brush
  • Broiler (oven)
  • Saucepan (optional, for reducing sauce)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds country style pork ribs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then rub the mixture all over the ribs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear ribs for 2–3 minutes per side until browned (optional for extra flavor).
  • In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Place the ribs in the crock pot. Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, making sure they are well coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the ribs are fork-tender.
  • Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Transfer the ribs to the baking sheet and brush with additional barbecue sauce from the crock pot.
  • Broil the ribs for 3–5 minutes, or until the edges begin to caramelize and brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Optional: For a thicker sauce, remove the ribs, pour the liquid into a saucepan, and simmer until reduced.
  • Serve warm with extra sauce spooned over top.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg