Here’s a delicious way to make BBQ Country-Style Ribs in the slow cooker or oven. These are tender, flavorful, and perfect for messy, finger-licking meals.
🥩 Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
- 2–3 lbs (900 g–1.4 kg) country-style pork ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or apple juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional for oven finishing: additional BBQ sauce for glazing
🥄 Instructions
Slow Cooker Method
- Prep the Ribs:
Season the ribs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. - Layer in Slow Cooker:
Place ribs in the slow cooker in a single layer (you can overlap slightly). Sprinkle minced garlic on top. Pour apple cider vinegar (or juice) over the ribs, then spoon BBQ sauce evenly over them. - Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the ribs are tender and pull-apart soft. - Optional Glaze:
For a sticky, caramelized finish, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the cooked ribs on a baking sheet, brush with extra BBQ sauce, and bake 10–15 minutes. - Serve:
Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side, and classic sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread.
💡 Tips:
- For smoky flavor without a smoker, add 1 tsp liquid smoke to the slow cooker.
- Country-style ribs are meaty and fatty, so they stay tender without drying out.
- You can double the recipe for a crowd; they freeze well too.
If you want, I can give a super quick 3-ingredient slow cooker version of these ribs that still comes out tender and saucy—perfect for lazy days.
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