Easy Slow Cooker Pork Ribs Recipe..5 ingredients to Fabulous!!!!
by lovekisses99
This straightforward slow cooker pork ribs recipe proves that great flavour doesn't require a long ingredient list. With just 5 ingredients, you'll create fall-apart tender ribs with a rich barbecue flavour that tastes like you've spent hours tending a grill. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, making this ideal for busy weeknights or when you want impressive results without the fuss. Simply add your ingredients and let time do the work, resulting in succulent ribs that will become a family favourite
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Ingredients
Main
- 2 racks pork ribs (spare ribs or baby back), trimmed of excess fat
Approximately 1.5–2 kg total
Seasoning & Sauce
- 500 ml barbecue sauce
Store-bought or homemade
- 2 tsp salt
To taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
To taste
Optional Flavouring
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or garlic powder(optional)
For additional depth of flavour
Method
- 1
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife underneath and peeling it away.
~5 mins - 2
Pat the ribs dry with kitchen paper and season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and any additional spices you're using.
~5 mins - 3Optional step
Optional: Quickly sear the ribs in a hot frying pan for 2–3 minutes per side to develop colour and flavour, then transfer to the slow cooker.
~5 minsTip: This step enhances flavour but can be skipped for convenience
- 4
Place the ribs into the slow cooker, standing them upright if possible or coiling them to fit.
~2 mins - 5
Pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
~3 mins - 6
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours, until the ribs are extremely tender and the meat pulls easily from the bone.
Tip: Do not stir during cooking
- 7
Remove the ribs carefully and transfer to a serving platter. Spoon extra sauce from the slow cooker over the top.
~5 mins - 8
Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side for dipping.
~2 mins
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this recipe works beautifully with spare ribs, baby back ribs, or beef short ribs. Cooking time may vary slightly—baby back ribs may be done in 6–7 hours on Low, whilst beef ribs may need the full 8 hours. Check for tenderness by piercing with a fork
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