Slow Cooker BBQ Country-Style Ribs (Just 3 Ingredients!)
I have to tell you… my brother literally begs me to make these every weekend. And honestly? I don’t blame him. These ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender, sticky in the best way, smoky-sweet, and ridiculously easy.
Three ingredients. Ten minutes of prep. Zero stress.
You toss everything into the slow cooker, walk away, and come back to a dinner that tastes like you worked on it all day. The smell alone will have everyone hovering in the kitchen asking, “Are they ready yet?!”
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Overview of the Recipe
These Slow Cooker BBQ Country-Style Ribs are juicy, fork-tender, and coated in rich, sweet-and-tangy barbecue sauce. No searing. No complicated steps. Just set it and forget it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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🥩 Fall-apart tender every single time
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🍖 Only 3 simple ingredients
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⏱️ 10 minutes prep, then hands-off cooking
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💛 One slow cooker = easy cleanup
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💸 Budget-friendly and feeds 4–6 generously
What They Taste Like
These ribs are deeply savory, slightly smoky, perfectly sweet, and balanced with just enough tang from the apple cider vinegar to keep them from being too heavy. The meat is juicy and rich, with that slow-cooked tenderness that practically melts when you press it with a fork.
Sticky. Saucy. Completely irresistible.
Benefits of This Recipe
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Perfect for busy weeknights
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Great for potlucks and game days
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Easy to double for a crowd
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Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor
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Freezer-friendly
Ingredients
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3 lbs (1.4 kg) country-style pork ribs (bone-in or boneless)
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1½ cups your favorite BBQ sauce
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½ cup apple cider vinegar
That’s it. Three ingredients. Magic happens.
Necessary Tools
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6-quart (or larger) slow cooker
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Tongs
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Foil-lined baking sheet (optional for broiling)
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Basting brush (optional)
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions
Want to customize? Here are a few ideas:
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Add sliced onions for extra flavor
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Stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce for depth
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Use spicy BBQ sauce for heat
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Swap apple cider vinegar with white vinegar or lemon juice (in a pinch)
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Add minced garlic for a savory boost
But truly? The original trio works beautifully.
