Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Ribs Recipe
If you want tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, this Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Ribs Recipe is perfect. It is juicy, smoky and full of sweet barbecue flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 racks pork ribs
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
Prepare the ribs
- Remove membrane from ribs. Pat dry with paper towels for better seasoning and flavor absorption.
Make the dry rub
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder in a small bowl evenly.
Season the ribs
- Rub spice mix all over ribs. Press gently so spices stick well and flavor the meat.
Cut for crock pot
- Cut ribs into smaller sections. This helps them fit easily inside the slow cooker.
Add liquid base
- Pour water and Worcestershire sauce into crock pot. This keeps ribs moist during cooking.
Place ribs in crock pot
- Stack ribs inside carefully. Do not overcrowd for even cooking and better tenderness.
Slow cook
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until meat is very tender.
Add barbecue sauce
- Remove ribs and brush with barbecue sauce mixed with brown sugar. Coat evenly for sticky glaze.
Broil for finish (optional)
- Place ribs on baking tray and broil for 5–7 minutes. This creates a caramelized, crispy top layer.
Notes
- Use baby back ribs for softer texture
- Add smoked paprika for deeper flavor
- Use honey instead of brown sugar
- Cook overnight on low for extra tenderness
- Finish on grill for smoky taste
- Add hot sauce for spicy version