Crock Pot Ribs

5 from 19 votes

Juicy BBQ crock pot ribs are fall off the bone delicious with minimal work. Great for a small family, big family, or cooking for a crowd!

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

3 pounds baby back pork ribs
2 cups barbecue sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Spray the crock of the crock pot with cooking spray, or use a liner for easy cleanup. Cut the rack of ribs in half to fit into the crock pot.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire, chili powder, and salt. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the ribs.
Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours. Spoon the additional barbecue sauce over the ribs before serving.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

To make fall-off-the-bone-tender ribs, cook them on low for 6-8 hours.
You can also use spare ribs or St. Louis-style ribs; both have longer bones, and you may need a 7-8 quart crock pot and cook for closer to 8 hours.
For a smoky twist, add ½ to 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke for a 3-4 pound rack of ribs.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or the freezer for 3-4 months.

Reheat in the microwave or preheat the oven to 250°F. Wrap them in foil, including an extra coating of BBQ sauce. Place on a baking pan and heat for 20-30 minutes. Open the foil and broil for about 3 minutes.

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