Slow Cooker Barbecued Country Style Ribs
This recipe for Slow Cooker Barbecued Country Style Ribs is the quintessential country style ribs slow cooker recipe. These slow cooker ribs are seasoned to perfection and will come out juicy and tender. They cook all day, so prep them in the morning, and come home to an amazing ribs dinner.
Cooking Time8 hr
Ingredients
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings
- 1 large apple, sliced into rings
- 5 to 6 pounds country style pork ribs
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- RUB:
- 1 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, finely ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Mix the liquid smoke into the barbecue sauce and set aside.
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Layer onion in the bottom of the slower cooker.
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Layer the sliced apples over the onions.
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Mix all the rub ingredients together. Rub all over the ribs.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet.
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Brown the ribs on all sides. You may have to work in batches. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet if needed.
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To the slow cooker, add a layer of ribs (start with any that contain bones) on top of the apples and onions.
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Cover those ribs with about 1/3 cup of the barbecue sauce mixture, brushing on to cover the meat.
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Layer remaining ribs on top of the first layer and pour on the rest of the barbecue sauce. Use a brush to ensure all ribs are covered.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours.