Crock Pot Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
394 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Ribs
Description
The Crock Pot Ribs recipe starts with arranging baby back pork ribs cut to fit in the crock pot. The sauce combines barbecue sauce with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and salt for a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Cooking ribs on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours ensures tender meat that absorbs the sauce well.
The slow cooker eliminates the need for constant attention while producing ribs that remain juicy and flavorful. Spoon extra sauce over the ribs before serving to emphasize the coating and enhance the taste.
Leftover ribs can be stored refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen for several months. To reheat, wrap them with additional barbecue sauce in foil and warm them slowly in the oven, finishing with a brief broil to refresh the texture. Variations include using spare or St. Louis-style ribs and adding liquid smoke for smoky notes.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby back pork ribs
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 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
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
- To reheat, wrap ribs in foil with extra barbecue sauce and bake at 250°F for 20-30 minutes; broil briefly to restore texture.
- Slow cook on low for 6-8 hours to achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
- Other rib cuts like spare ribs or St. Louis-style ribs can be used; adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Add ½ to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke to the sauce for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 991mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 341IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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