Slow Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs

Name: Slow Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs; 2 cups ketchup; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup prepared mustard; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried minced garlic; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Check your pantry; you probably have everything needed to turn these ribs into a sweet, tangy, fork-tender treat. —Annette Thompson, Woodbury, Vermont

Ingredients

4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place ribs in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove ribs and keep warm. Skim fat from sauce; serve with ribs.

Switch-and-Go Ribs: Place ribs in slow cooker. Substitute 3/4 cup each orange marmalade and teriyaki sauce and 2-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic for remaining ingredients. Prepare as directed.

Maple Pork Ribs: Layer ribs in slow cooker with 1 sliced large onion. Substitute 3/4 cup maple syrup and 1/2 cup Dijon mustard for remaining ingredients. Prepare as directed.
Sweet and Savory Ribs: Layer ribs in slow cooker with 1 chopped large onion. Substitute one 18-ounce bottle honey barbecue sauce, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard and 1/4 teaspoon pepper for remaining ingredients. Prepare as directed.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 480 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1247mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein.

Originally published as Slow Cooked BQ Pork Ribs in Simple & Delicious June/July 2012

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JCV4

Jun 23, 2018

Such a simple but tasty recipe! It's great to use the slow cooker when it's steaming hot outside.
bicktasw

Jun 3, 2018

Made these delicious ribs for dinner last night. I added 1 tablespoon of dried onion flakes and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the sauce mixture and instead of making them in the slow cooker, I braised in a 275 degree F oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. They turned out fall-apart tender and juicy and saucy. Next time I'll try making them in my slow cooker..... either way, a very delicious way to prepare country style ribs! I also want to try making boneless skinless chicken thighs with this recipe ..... Five stars for sure!
rllewis7

May 2, 2018

Slow cooked ribs could not be easier! They turned out so tender. I can't wait to try the different variations!
Christi

Feb 13, 2018

I have made this recipe for Many years now. I sometimes switch it up for the grill by first using 1/2 pkg of dry Onion Soup Mix. Dry rub the ribs and let marinate in the frig for at least 4 hrs. Then I grill on indirect heat until almost done. Then coat the ribs well with the combined sauce, and grill until carmelized.
pajamaangel

Jun 6, 2017

Very moist and tender! Wonderful flavor!
momoflandl

Jun 15, 2014

I made this for our Father's Day meal and it was a hit! The meat was tender and the sauce was great! I'm not normally a fan of ribs because I associate them with messy however I was looking for "man" food and this fit the bill. I didn't think I would be won over by them but I was pleasantly surprised. They were very easy to throw together also!
rhonda1

Oct 1, 2013

Me and my husband thought these were delicious and so easy!!!!!
SDawsonH

Sep 5, 2013

I made this great recipe this weekend. There are so many rib recipes, I was hoping I chose the right recipe to try...boy, I was not disappointed. The ribs were tangy, but not overly so and were perfectly cooked in the slow cooker. Very tender. It was a great recipe and I am adding it into our list of "go to" meals!
jesboc

Jun 22, 2013

I like a spicier sauce
Angel182009

Jun 10, 2013

My husband's favorite meat dish other than steak is ribs so I had to try this. The meat was very tender and it was super easy to make. It was not time consuming either but the sauce did not fit our taste. It was not bad just not for us. I did substitute honey for maple syrup and a garlic clove for dried garlic bc that is what we like.