Looking for more slow cooker recipes? Try Crock Pot Baked Ziti, Beef Noodle Soup, or Pot Roast!
Why I love these ribs:
Hands-Off – Put the ribs in the slow cooker and let it do the work! There’s no babysitting them like you would on the smoker, and the end result is fantastic. Favorite Meal – We enjoy ribs year-round, whether during the winter with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted veggies, or in the summer with potato salad, baked beans and cornbread. The BBQ Sauce– If you want to make them extra special, use my homemade BBQ sauce recipe!
Pro Tips:
Type of Ribs to Buy: Baby back ribs, spare ribs, or country-style ribs will work for this slow cooker recipe. I prefer baby back pork ribs (and I buy them in a 3-pack from Costco). Remove membrane, if needed: Depending on where you purchase them, the ribs may still have a white, shiny membrane connective tissue on the back (bone side) that needs to be removed.
Serve With:
Coleslaw Twice Baked Potatoes Balsamic Roasted Carrots Mashed Potatoes Buttermilk Cornbread Wedge Salad Baked Potato Salad Corn Salad Baked Beans Instant Pot Corn on the Cob Burrata Salad
I originally shared this recipe October 2017. Updated November 2019, September 2022 and January 2024. Place in Slow Cooker: Layer the ribs in the bottom of your slow cooker or curl the rack around the inside, meat side facing out. Smother them in BBQ sauce, reserving some for later. Cook crockpot bbq ribs on LOW for 4-6 hours. Mine are usually done cooking around the 4 hour mark. You want them to be tender, but not falling off the bone. Serve crockpot ribs with more bbq sauce and your favorite sides.
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