Do you love tender, flavorful ribs? Me too. These Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs from Gooseberry Patch’s Everyday Slow Cooker are simple, satisfying, and perfect when you want a hands-off meal that still earns rave reviews.
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Aunt Lou here.
Ribs are a favorite in our house, but we usually wait for a good sale. When we do make them, we want an easy method that yields rich flavor and fall-off-the-bone texture. This crock pot version delivers every time.
Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs
On the day I made these, I wasn’t feeling my best and appreciated how quickly they came together. The prep takes less than five minutes, and the slow cooker does the rest. When I sat down, Michael was already enjoying dinner and declared them amazing—proof that simple meals can be the best.
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Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork spare ribs
- 1 c water
- 1/2 c barbecue sauce
- 1/2 c dry red wine or beef broth
- 1 T Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
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Spray the crock pot with cooking spray.
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In a bowl, combine the water, barbecue sauce, wine or broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Place the ribs in the crock pot in a single layer or stacked if needed.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, covering them as much as possible.
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Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, until ribs are tender. Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe originally came from Gooseberry Patch’s Everyday Slow Cooker.
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- Nutritional calculations are estimates and will vary by product and portion size.
- Test recipes in your own slow cooker and adjust times as needed.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 10 g
| Protein: 36 g
| Fat: 53 g
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Slow Cooker Recommendation
A long, shallow slow cooker — like a 9×13 casserole-style Crock-Pot — works well for racks of ribs because it lays them out more evenly. If you don’t have that style, a 5–6 quart slow cooker will usually hold a full rack or two when stacked.