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Slow Cooker Beef Ribs

These Slow Cooker Beef Ribs are fall-apart tender, incredibly easy to make, and take only 5 to 10 minutes of prep time. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
7 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 2 to 3 servings
Calories: 532 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3-5 pounds of beef back ribs
  • seasoning salt or salt and pepper
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce divided plus more as needed
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

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  1. If your ribs came in a rack, slice them apart so you have individual ribs. Sprinkle each with your favorite seasoning salt or salt and pepper.
  2. Layer the ribs in your slow cooker and top with 1 1/2 cups of the BBQ sauce and 1 cup of water. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, high for 3-4. The ribs are ready for the next step when you can easily pull the meat apart with a fork.
  3. Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush them generously with the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce. Broil for 5-8 minutes, until sauce is caramelized and sticky.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • The cooking liquid left over in the slow cooker will contain a significant amount of fat that probably shouldn’t go down your drain. I pour it all into a 28-ounce can or quart-size mason jar, let the top solidify in the fridge, and then scrape the fat into the trash.

Nutrition Information

Calories 532kcal (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2to 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532

% Daily Value*

Calories 532kcal 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.