Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Ribs Recipe
Craving fall-off-the-bone ribs? This Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Ribs Recipe makes it easy. Tender pork smoky sauce and no grill needed. Perfect busy day meal.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork baby back ribs 2 racks
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne optional
- 2 cups BBQ sauce your favorite
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce optional
Instructions
Prep the Ribs
- Remove silver skin membrane from ribs. Pat dry with paper towels. Cutting board works best. Takes 5 minutes per rack. Clean ribs stick to seasoning.
Make the Rub
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, cayenne in bowl. Rub all over ribs generously. Both sides coated. Press in seasoning.
Crock Pot Magic
- Place ribs in crock pot standing up or coiled. No liquid needed. Meat creates own juice. Lid on tight. Low for 6-8 hours. Walk away happy.
Make BBQ Sauce
- Mix BBQ sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce in bowl. Stir well. Set aside half for serving. Tangy sweet ready. Ree's signature taste.
Crisp the Ribs
- Preheat broiler. Line baking sheet with foil. Brush ribs with some sauce. Broil 3-4 minutes per side. Crispy edges form. Caramelized glory!
Sauce and Serve
- Brush more sauce. Let rest 5 minutes. Cut between bones. Serve with extra sauce. Fall-off-bone perfection. Family cheers!
Notes
- Remove membrane. Makes ribs tender.
- Low slow cooking key. High makes tough.
- Variation: Beef ribs work great too.
- Add cola to crock pot. Extra tender.
- Make rub night before. Flavors deepen.
- Double sauce recipe. Never enough.
- Air fryer crisp instead of broiler. 400°F 5 mins.
- Spicy kick: Extra cayenne or chipotle.