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Slow Cooker Sweet Barbecue Pork Ribs

Slow Cooker Sweet Barbecue Pork Ribs

Easy crockpot pork ribs that turn fall-apart tender, sticky-sweet, and full of flavor… the kind of set-it-and-forget-it comfort food you’ll make on repeat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb country-style pork ribs
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 cup sweet BBQ sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 3 clove garlic whole or sliced

Method
 

  1. Season pork ribs on all sides with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  1. Add sliced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  1. Place ribs on top of the onions in an even layer. Toss in garlic.
  1. Whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar (or honey), apple cider vinegar, and broth. Pour sauce evenly over the ribs.
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours, until fork-tender.

Notes

  • For extra caramelization, broil the ribs in the oven for a few minutes after slow cooking.
  • You can substitute honey for brown sugar for a slightly different sweetness.
  • Use smoked paprika for a deeper, smoky flavor.