Easy Slow Cooker Ribs – Fall-Off-the-Bone Tender

Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe

If you are looking for fall-off-the-bone, tender ribs, this is the recipe for you! They were cooked perfectly in the crockpot with the right amount of flavor. As you can see from the photos, the ribs were massive. I did end up breaking them so they fit in the crockpot easier.

I love making crockpot recipes because I have been so busy during the week with Jace's basketball, that I am wanting meals that are easy and convenient. This recipe was a set-and-go recipe. The crockpot works great because I can add all of my ingredients, add the seasonings, and let it cook all day, low and slow.

It still may be over 100 degrees here, but I will do anything to make an easy crockpot meal. Our family of three enjoyed it, including our teen. The fact that he can come home from basketball and dinner is ready makes this a convenient weekday meal that the whole family loves. Jace even wanted seconds! He loves ribs.

We served ours with broccoli, garlic bread, and a side salad.

• Total cook and prep time: 7 hours 15 minutes
• Family friendly: Yes, this recipe is made with family-friendly ingredients
• Difficulty level: Intermediate
• Serving size: 3–4
• Serving suggestions: Serve with broccoli, mashed potatoes, a side salad, or garlic bread.

I try and eat healthier when and where I can, so I did substitute ketchup for a sugar-free version.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Ribs

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• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• *1 tsp celery seed
• Ribs, cut into sections
• *1 1/2 cups ketchup (no sugar added)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Ingredients for Easy Slow Cooker Ribs laid out on a countertop.

How to Make Fall-Off-the Bone Slow Cooker Ribs

✓ Step #1: Add onion powder to crockpot – Place onion powder in the bottom of a crockpot and add ribs.

✓ Step #2: Mix seasonings – In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, and celery seed.

Seasonings for Easy Slow Cooker Ribs laid out on a countertop.

✓ Step #3: Rub seasonings over ribs – Rub over both sides of ribs.

✓ Step #4: Mix sauce – In another bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and spread 1/2 of the mix over the ribs. Reserve remaining sauce.

✓ Step #5: Cook – Cook on low for about 7 hours.

✓ Step #6: Transfer ribs – Transfer ribs to a pan.

Note: For future reference, I will be putting the ribs in a pan instead of on a baking sheet. The liquid unfortunately poured off the sides and with a pan, it will allow the liquid to stay in and around the ribs.

✓ Step #7: Add sauce to a pot – Add reserved sauce and any extra sauce in the crockpot to a small pot.

✓ Step #8: Cook and broil ribs – Over medium heat on the stove, cook 5–7 minutes. Pour over ribs and broil ribs 2–3 minutes. Ribs should look perfectly tender and have a little char at this point. If you like them super crispy, broil for a few additional minutes. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.

Slow Cooker Ribs on a cooking sheet, right out of the oven and ready to serve.

Storage & Reheating Tip

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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