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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » The Ultimate Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

    Published: Sep 14, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    The Ultimate Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

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    Slow cooker country style ribs are the perfect meal to make on a busy weeknight. They’re so easy and delicious that you’ll never want takeout again! And they only require 3 ingredients, so it won’t take much time or cost much either.

    Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs are perfect for any occasion and will impress anyone who has loves BBQ! The recipe is easy, delicious, and guaranteed to make you stand out from the rest.

    blue plate of bbq boneless ribs

    About Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

    Tender, slow-cooked country style pork ribs are slathered in a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce! These are perfect for any occasion and will impress anyone who loves BBQ!

    These can cook low and slow all day and you'll come home to a perfect BBQ that's not dried out or burnt! Who knew they could make a BBQ go from good to great in the slow cooker?

    bottle of bbq sauce and bottle of apricot preserves

    Ingredients

    pork country style boneless ribs - these ribs actually come from the pork shoulder and are generally an inexpensive but flavorful cut of meat when cooked correctly

    BBQ sauce - sauce choice is a matter of personal preference, and different regions prefer different flavors. Some are sweet and some are vinegary. I prefer a lower sugar BBQ sauce when slow cooking to ensure it doesn't burn and because I prefer to serve lower sugar meals to my family.

    apricot preserves - again I prefer a no sugar added version. You could also try other flavors such as blackberry to mix up the flavor profile to match your BBQ sauce.

    • boneless ribs in white slow cooker
    • boneless country style ribs ready to cook in white slow cooker with sauce poured over top

    How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs

    There are certainly more complicated ways to make ribs that including brining, smoking and more, but this recipe is intended to be super quick and super simple.

    Simply add the ribs to the slow cooker. Then mix together the BBQ sauce and preserves and pour half of them over and cook! Save the other half for serving.

    I suggest cooking these low and slow for best results, usually 7-9 hours.

    What to serve with ribs

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    slow cooker filled with boneless bbq ribs

    Are boneless ribs or bone-in ribs better?

    Boneless ribs are definitely more convenient and easier to eat. Even though they are not actually "ribs" they are more versatile and can be served in a variety of ways.

    The boneless country style ribs are best for a toss in the slow cooker and go type of recipe because there is no membrane to remove and no prep work to be done.

    What's the best way to reheat leftover ribs?

    The best way is to heat them back up in a slow cooker on low with some BBQ sauce added! This will keep them nice and tender!

    You can also heat them in the microwave on a lower power until heated through.

    What is the best way to season these Slow Cooker pork Ribs?

    While this recipe is designed to be simple using only the BBQ sauce and preserves mixture for flavor, you could also try using garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to bring out even more flavor!

    If you are looking for a BBQ sauce I recommend my Slow Cooker Jalapeño Peach BBQ sauce recipe. It is delicious on these ribs!

    blue plate topped with pile of boneless ribs in bbq sauce

    How to make JUICY slow cooker pork ribs

    You'll need to make sure that you are cooking them long enough. Some people recommend 8 hours but I find from 7-9 hours is perfect depending on the meat! Also, remember not to add additional liquid or use a thin or runny bbq sauce. There should be lots of fat in the slow cooker with these ribs which will help them stay nice and juicy!

    Conclusion

    Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs are made with 3 ingredients and are perfect for any occasion! These ribs will impress your guests because they're tender, slow-cooked country style pork ribs that are slathered in a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce. The recipe is easy to make but will take time to cook on low so you'll need to plan ahead before hosting an event or party.

    blue plate of bbq boneless ribs

    Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

    Jennifer Draper
    Slow cooker country style ribs are the perfect meal to make on a busy weeknight. They’re so easy and delicious that you’ll never want takeout again! And they only require 3 ingredients, so it won’t take much time or cost much either.
    4.80 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 401 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ pounds pork country style boneless ribs
    • ½ cup BBQ sauce
    • ½ cup apricot preserves no sugar added preferred

    Instructions
     

    • Add ribs to slow cooker
    • Mix together BBQ sauce and apricot preserves
    • Pour half of the mixture over the ribs and save the rest in an airtight container in the fridge for later
    • Cook on low for 8 hours until cooked through
    • Brush on remaining sauce and serve

    Notes

    • swap out preserve flavors for even more options!
    • stick with low or no added sugar sauces and preserves to keep sauces from burning in the slow cooker
    • Use a thick bbq sauce to prevent too much liquid in the dish
    • leftovers can be reheated in slow cooker or microwave
    • store leftovers in air tight container in fridge up to 3 days
    • also delicious served chopped over rice or in a salad or wrap
    • double check sauces and preserves for gluten or dairy if needing to stay gluten or dairy-free

    Nutrition

    Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 656mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1.8mg
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    Comments

    1. KAM says

      September 06, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      Wondering if anyone has finished these on the grill for appearance and a bit of smoke flavor?

      Reply
    2. MD says

      October 03, 2021 at 10:13 am

      Can you use bone-in ribs? That’s all that was available at the store.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 11, 2021 at 1:42 pm

        Yes, cooking will be a bit different but you can use the same sauce. You will need to remove the membrane and then watch the cook time until they are cooked through and tender.

        Reply
    3. Diana says

      April 22, 2021 at 10:41 am

      How long would I cook a pound and a half of ribs?

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      • Jennifer says

        April 27, 2021 at 1:30 pm

        It will depend a bit on the size of the slow cooker, but likely around 6-8 hours on low.

        Reply
    4. Shelly Ahles says

      March 28, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      Ooohh when did you start...where did you reach..i'm reading this too

      Reply
    5. Mrs Major Hoff says

      February 09, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love the mix of apricots with BBQ sauce. Such an easy dinner that is so tasty!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 09, 2018 at 2:24 pm

        It's such an easy flavor combo!

        Reply
    6. Nellie Tracy says

      February 09, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great recipe and they will be devoured at my house!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 09, 2018 at 12:39 pm

        Thanks! They are so easy and so tasty!

        Reply
        • Tracy Moore says

          April 12, 2020 at 8:24 am

          I've never used Apricot preserves before, is there something else I could use, I don't have any in the house? Does it change the taste a lot? Do you think mixing a spicy bbq sauce with a sweet bbq sauce would taste okay?e never cook ribs in the crock pot before, I usually cook them on the stove, then sauce them and broil them in oven. They don't always get tender?

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          • Jennifer says

            April 16, 2020 at 2:15 pm

            Yes, you could certainly just to bbq sauce or try another flavor of jam or preserves.

            Reply

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