Crockpot Ribs
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6 hours
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most tender, fall-off-the-bone Crockpot Ribs of your life!
Imagine a lazy day, surrounded by friends and family, with the aroma of slow-cooked ribs wafting from the kitchen. It’s a match made in heaven, and I’m about to guide you through the easiest, most delicious recipe to make it happen!

First things first, let’s prep those ribs! Remove the silver membrane from the back of 6 pounds of St. Louis-style pork ribs. Don’t worry if you’re not sure how; it’s easy peasy, and I’ve got you covered!
Next, mix up a magical spice rub with smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Rub it all over those ribs like you mean it!

Now, it’s time to get saucy! Brush both sides of the ribs with 24 ounces of barbecue sauce. Yes, you read that right – 24 ounces! You can never have too much of a good thing, right?
Place the ribs in the slow cooker, standing upright with the meaty side against the inside wall. Pour the remaining barbecue sauce over the ribs, and if you’re feeling extra fancy, add a splash of apple cider vinegar.

Cover that slow cooker and let the magic happen for 5-6 hours. You can do it! When the ribs are fork-tender, it’s time to serve. Slice them up, and serve with additional barbecue sauce or the juices from the pan.

And don’t even get me started on the leftovers! Store them tightly wrapped in aluminum foil in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to reheat, wrap them in foil and place them in a 250°F oven until they reach an internal temperature of 130-140°F.

So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to indulge in the most epic Crockpot Ribs of your life! Your taste buds (and your friends and family) will thank you.
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 pounds St. Louis-style pork ribs
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 24 ounces barbecue sauce
- splash of apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Remove the silver membrane from the back of 6 pounds of St. Louis-style pork ribs.
- 2. Mix a spice rub with smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, then rub it all over the ribs.
- 3. Brush both sides of the ribs with 24 ounces of barbecue sauce.
- 4. Place the ribs in the slow cooker, standing upright with the meaty side against the inside wall, and pour the remaining barbecue sauce over them.
- 5. Cover the slow cooker and cook for 5-6 hours until the ribs are fork-tender.
- 6. Slice the ribs and serve with additional barbecue sauce or the juices from the pan.
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