What could make fall-off-the-bone ribs even more delicious? Not having to spend hours standing at a grill! Get ready for heavenly ribs that are as easy as popping them in the slow cooker.
28 Unbelievably Tender Slow-Cooker Ribs
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
1/28
Slow-Cooked Peachy Spareribs
Total Time
5 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Canned peaches make a delightful addition to my flavorful sparerib sauce. Served over rice, the sweet-tangy ribs make a sensational meal any time of the year. —Jeanne Brino, Woodbury, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
6 ounces cooked pork: 518 calories, 32g fat (12g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein.
2/28
Slow-Cooker Asian Short Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My slow cooker is my best friend, and I use it at least three times a week. This versatile recipe is one of my favorites. The sauce can be used for other cuts of meat too. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 460 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1706mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.
3/28
Slow-Cooker Memphis-Style Ribs
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After my dad and I had dinner at the legendary Rendezvous Restaurant in Memphis, I was inspired to create a slow-cooked version of tasty dry-rub Memphis ribs. Smoked paprika in the rub mimics the flavor that the ribs would get from being grilled over hot coals. —Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 509 calories, 35g fat (13g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 1137mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.
4/28
Maple Pork Ribs
Total Time
5 hours 10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A luscious maple-mustard sauce will take your next plate of ribs to a new level. —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked pork: 428 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
5/28
Country Ribs Dinner
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ribs slow-cooked with carrots, celery, onions and red potatoes are pure comfort food for us. To add a little zip, we sometimes sprinkle in cayenne. —Rose Ingall, Manistee, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked meat with 1 cup vegetables and 1/4 cup gravy: 528 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 1016mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 43g protein.
6/28
Baby Back Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Slow-cook the ribs during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 555 calories, 39g fat (14g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.
7/28
Green Chile Ribs
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like my food with a spicy kick; my wife does not. These ribs with green chiles suit her taste. For more firepower, add cayenne or jalapenos. —Guy Newton, Nederland, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 349 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
8/28
Country-Style Barbecue Ribs
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These ribs get a good sear under the broiler, then go into the slow cooker to become fall-apart tender. Enjoy them with great sides or shredded on a bun. Either way, they're the most amazing ribs you'll ever have. —Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 393 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 1098mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.
9/28
Slow-Cooker Short Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These slow-cooker short ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs—you don't need to pay any attention to them once you get them in the slow cooker. (That makes it my favorite beef short ribs recipe!) —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 251 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
10/28
Tasty Pork Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve these tender, country-style ribs over rice. The tantalizing aroma and zippy Cajun barbecue sauce are sure to make this dish a favorite at your house.—Michelle Rominger, Albia, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 371 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1076mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
11/28
Asian Slow-Cooked Short Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After a long day of sledding, the aroma of these beautiful short ribs says welcome home. Warm and comforting, they make a worthy low-maintenance dinner. —Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 466 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1338mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.
12/28
Slow Cooker Jerked Short Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet and spicy jerk seasonings give these saucy ribs an unforgettable taste! They're great in the summer because they don't heat up the kitchen. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 short rib with 3 tablespoons sauce: 265 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
13/28
Chinese-Style Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was working two jobs, slow cooking was my way of life. Sometimes I had more than one slow cooker going at a time to help me feed my family delicious home-cooked meals. It's nice to walk in after a hard day's work and have dinner ready. I hope you agree these ribs are quick, easy and delicious. Enjoy! —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 498 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 1115mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.
14/28
Pomegranate Short Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pomegranate molasses sauce is a bit tangy and sweet, and it adds a nice depth of flavor to sweet and savory dishes alike. Pomegranate molasses can be found in specialty food stores or online. —Shannon Sarna, South Orange, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 short rib: 267 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein.
15/28
“Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A sweet, rich sauce makes this BBQ ribs recipe so tender that the meat literally falls off the bones. And the aroma is wonderful. Yum! —Tanya Reid, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 921 calories, 58g fat (21g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 1402mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 2g fiber), 48g protein.
16/28
Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs
Total Time
8 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For years I wondered why people raved about ribs. I didn't have the patience or energy to bother with them, until I made this recipe. Now I'm a believer, too.—Merle Dyck, Elkford, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 468 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.
17/28
Lip Smackin’ Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No matter what time of year you eat them, these ribs taste like summer. It's feel-good food! —Ron Bynaker, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 474 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1117mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
18/28
Contest-Winning Braised Short Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been relying on this braised short ribs recipe ever since I bought my first slow cooker some 19 years ago. The fall-off-the-bone-tender entree is much appreciated on busy days. —Peggy Edwards, Heber City, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 281 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
19/28
Slow-Cooked Mesquite Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we're missing the grill during winter, these tangy ribs give us that same smoky barbecue taste we love. They're so simple, and fall-off-the-bone delicious too! —Sue Evans, Marquette, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 314 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
20/28
Slow-Cooker Country-Style Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Quick to prep for the slow cooker, this dinner is terrific with a salad and a fresh side. My family practically cheers whenever I make it! —Cheryl Mann, Winside, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
6 ounces cooked pork with 1/3 cup sauce: 598 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 1443mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.
21/28
Crazy Delicious Baby Back Ribs
Total Time
5 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband craves a good ribs recipe, so we cook them multiple ways. This low and slow method with a tangy sauce is the best we’ve found. —Jan Whitworth, Roebuck, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 420 calories, 33g fat (9g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1082mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
22/28
Slow-Cooker Spareribs
Total Time
5 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even my three little ones love these easy-to-make and delicious-to-eat slow-cooker spareribs. The succulent meat falls right off the bone! —Julie Czmer, West Bloomfield, Michigan
23/28
Peachy Baby Back Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's easy to get a smoky outdoor barbecue flavor from your slow cooker. Trust me, I've fooled many people on more than one occasion with these ribs. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 1019 calories, 43g fat (15g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 2466mg sodium, 110g carbohydrate (87g sugars, 3g fiber), 46g protein.
24/28
Super Easy Country-Style Ribs
Total Time
5 hours 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a die-hard rib fan. When we were growing up, our mom made these for us all the time, and we still can’t get enough of them. —Stephanie Loaiza, Layton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
6 ounces cooked pork with about 1/3 cup sauce: 550 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 2003mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein.
25/28
Gingered Short Ribs with Green Rice
Total Time
8 hours 35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the flavors of Korean cuisine, so I created short ribs for the slow cooker. The dish is beautiful, too! — Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 444 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.
26/28
Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs
Total Time
5 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings (3 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
For eat-the-whole-rack ribs, start with a rub of chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Then slather on sweet peachy sauce. Keep the napkins coming. — Sue Ryon, Shorewood, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 431 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1048mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
27/28
Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Salt-Skin Potatoes
Total Time
6 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love short ribs, and they are best prepared low and slow in a flavorful sauce. I also love salt potatoes, so combined the two with an Italian twist. My family was wowed! —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 507 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
28/28
Farm-Style BBQ Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Inspiration struck when I saw a recipe similar to this one in a newspaper. My version was an instant hit with my husband and our friends. It got even better when I discovered how easy it is to make in the slow cooker. —Bette Jo Welton, Eugene, OR
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 578 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 2503mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 44g protein.
