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Delicious slow cooker country style pork ribs served with barbecue sauce.

Slow Cooker Country Style Pork Ribs

Slow Cooker Country Style Pork Ribs are a warm and comforting dish that are incredibly tender and juicy, filled with rich flavors from barbecue sauce and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds country style pork ribs
  • 1.5 cups barbecue sauce plus more for finishing Use your favorite barbecue sauce.
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the pork ribs dry and season them with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Spread the sliced onion across the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Arrange the ribs on top of the onions.
  4. In a bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic.
  5. Pour the sauce over the ribs and turn them gently to coat.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the ribs are very tender.
  2. If desired, transfer the ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet and brush with additional barbecue sauce.
  3. Broil in the oven for 2 to 4 minutes, until the sauce is sticky and lightly caramelized.
  4. Rest briefly and serve warm with the softened onions and sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the ribs in the barbecue sauce overnight before cooking. If you like a little heat, you can add some cayenne pepper to the seasoning. Make sure not to overcrowd the slow cooker; it’s better to cook in batches if necessary.