Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

I have summer on the brain, more specifically summer recipes. One of the Mr.’s go to favorite meals is BBQ ribs. However, you don’t have to wait for summertime grilling to make my easy slow cooker ribs recipe. They can also be a cozy food in the middle of winter too.

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I shared how I prepare these ribs on my Instagram the other day and you all wanted the “recipe” saved somewhere. I say recipe in quotations because it’s hardly even a recipe, if you buy a BBQ seasoning blend. I like to use the Trader Joe’s version.

You could also use any kind of BBQ seasoning blend you find in the store. I make my own sometimes too. It’s the same rub I use on my spicy pork tenderloin recipe which is always a hit. I’ve included that spice rub recipe below.

If you go the easy route with store bought seasoning then this easy slow cooker rib “recipe” has just 4 ingredients. Pork ribs, seasoning, apple cider, and your favorite barbecue sauce.

I topped mine with some sliced scallions for color, but that’s entirely optional!

Let them sit on low in your crockpot all day and pop them under the broiler for a few minutes when they are done. It could not be an easier weeknight meal. I like to pair my easy slow cooker ribs with roasted potatoes in the air fryer and a big green salad. My Italian Farro Salad would be delicious with it as well.

You could finish these on the grill in the summertime, but usually they are falling apart so it can be difficult to transfer them to the grill. I tried to pick one up for these photos but the meat slid right off the bone.

My favorite kind of ribs are tender and falling apart, but with a bit of crispiness on top from the broiler. So good!