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The Ultimate Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

It IS possible to enjoy ribs for a weeknight dinner - no grill or prep required! Country style ribs are an easy, family-friendly option using only 3 ingredients. Add them to the slow cooker in the morning and savor the tender, juicy meat right around dinnertime!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 321kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds pork country style boneless ribs
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves no sugar added preferred

Instructions

  • Add ribs to the 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 to use for serving later
  • Cook on low for 8 hours until cooked through
  • Brush on the remaining sauce and serve

Notes

  • Store leftover ribs in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat again in the slow cooker on low with extra sauce or in the microwave on reduced power.
  • Cook ribs to 165 ℉ for firmer texture or up to 205 ℉ for fall-apart tender results.
  • For the best and most tender results, cook on low between 7-9 hours. If necessary, the high setting will also work at least 4 hours.
  • Use a thick BBQ sauce and low-sugar sauce and preserves to reduce the opportunity for burning.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg