Slow Cooker Country Style Rib Tidbits

If you like ribs, then you’ll LOVE these Slow Cooker Country Style Rib Tidbits!

Slow Cooker Country Style Rib Tidbits

Grilling is not the only way to make up a batch of ribs. This crockpot recipe creates the juiciest, fall off the bone ribs that will satisfy your rib fan.

My husband LOVES ribs. I’m not a huge fan, since I have this thing about gnawing meat off a bone. I just can’t do it. You’d think growing up in Central Oregon with all the hunting my father did, I’d be tougher than that, but it’s like fingers on a chalk board for me. Now if my husband pulls off a few pieces of the meat that’s not fatty, I’ll eat it. I’m not completely nuts.

If he’s not grilling his ribs, he’s asking me to make up a batch in the slow cooker. These Slow Cooker Country Style Rib Tidbits are perfect for the crockpot. Even though these are pork, you could also try it with beef.

Just recently, our neighbor built a smoker and brought over a full rack of baby back ribs and I thought my husband was going to roll in them. I really should make ribs more often, but it’s hard when it’s not your thing…. I’m so selfish. 🙂

That’s why I love this slow cooker version. It makes it so easy.

How to Make Slow Cooker Country Style Rib Tidbits

Lay your ribs out on a cutting board and season them on both sides.

I like to mix all my seasonings together before and add them all together, instead of adding them one at a time. I’ll mix them up together in a small ziplock baggy, then sprinkle away. I love making up a little extra for a BBQ rub when I need it. Like this Caribbean Chicken Rub I made. It’s always good to have extra.

After you’ve got them well seasoned, just place them in your slow cooker. It doesn’t matter if your slow cooker is a 3 quart or 5 quart. The cooking time may vary, but they both work.

Mix up the water and liquid smoke into a broth and pour over the ribs.

Put the lid on and let it work its magic.

When it’s done, take out the ribs and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Slather on your favorite BBQ sauce. I’ve been enjoying this Trader Joe’s Bold and Smokey Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce.

Place under the broiler for a bit to allow the sauce to caramelize. Flip the ribs, add more sauce and broil. About 5 minutes each side.

Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Country Style Rib Tidbits

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Cook time

4 hours

Total time

4 hours

Author: Today's Creative Life

Ingredients

3 pounds pork loin rib-end ribs (country style ribs)
 ½ Cups water
5 drops hickory liquid smoke
3 tsp thyme, dried  as desired: Seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, chili flakes (optional)
1 C favorite BBQ sauce

Instructions

Season the ribs with thyme, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and chili flakes.  Place into the slow cooker
In a small bowl, add the water and the liquid smoke together
Pour into the slow cooker Cook on high for 4 -5 hours
Take the ribs out of the slow cooker.
They may begin to fall apart into big chunks
Place all these pork bits onto a parchment lined baking pan
Slather with the BBQ sauce.
Broil on each side for about 4 – 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to caramelize
When flipped to the other side, re-sauce the tidbits.
Serve with rice or mashed potato.   Enjoy!!

Notes

I like adding all my seasonings together before sprinkling on the ribs. I keep an extra baggy made up for other meat recipes too.

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Since 2007, Kim has been sharing tips and tutorials on how to live a creative life. Owner/Founder of Today's Creative Blog and InspirationDIY.com where inspiration happens everyday! From the Pacific Northwest, Kim is a busy mom who adores her teen son, her middle aged husband and is constantly wiping the muddy paws of her adorable Labradoodle Maybelline. In her spare time, she teaches fitness classes and loves to decorate with thrift store bargains. You can also find Kim once a month on Portland's AMNW Morning show as their "creative expert". Life is more fun when it's creative!