Crock Pot Country Style Beef Ribs

This Crock Pot Country Style Beef Ribs recipe is smoky and fall-apart tender, which uses country style ribs and BBQ sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Country Style Beef Ribs Ingredients

• 3 lb. country style ribs
• 1 ½ cups BBQ Sauce
• 2 tsp ground mustard
• 2 tsp paprika
• ¼ – ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp cracked pepper
• ½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)

How To Make Crock Pot Country Style Beef Ribs

1. Season the ribs: Place the ribs in a slow cooker. Sprinkle in the mustard, cayenne, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic. Toss to evenly coat and press seasonings gently into the meat.
2. Add BBQ sauce: Pour BBQ sauce over the ribs, fully covering the meat.
3. Slow cook until tender: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or until the ribs are fork-tender and falling apart.
4. Optional broil for finish: Transfer ribs to a baking sheet and broil on high for 2–3 minutes until the sauce is bubbling.
5. Rest and serve: Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon over extra BBQ sauce from the slow cooker.

Recipe Tips

• Can I cook these on high? Yes, but they won’t be as tender. Cook on high for 4–6 hours if you’re short on time.
• How to make ribs extra flavorful? Broil for a few minutes before serving to caramelize the sauce.
• Are these beef or pork ribs? This recipe is written for boneless beef country style ribs, but can be used with pork as well.
• What if the meat is still tough? It likely needs more time. Just keep cooking until fork-tender.
• Can I make pulled beef sandwiches with this? Absolutely! Shred the meat and serve on buns with coleslaw.

What To Serve With Country Style Beef Ribs

These ribs pair perfectly with classic sides:

• Creamy coleslaw
• Cornbread or dinner rolls
• Macaroni and cheese
• Baked beans
• Grilled or roasted vegetables

How To Store Country Style Beef Ribs

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat with extra BBQ sauce.

Country Style Beef Ribs Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 520kcal
• Carbohydrates: 21g
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 27g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 168mg
• Sodium: 633mg
• Potassium: 857mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 16g
• Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use bone-in ribs instead?
Yes, but adjust cook time slightly depending on size and thickness. Bone-in may take a little longer.

Is there a BBQ sauce you recommend?
Use your favorite brand—sweet, spicy, or smoky all work well.

Can I skip the cayenne?
Yes, if you prefer a milder flavor, leave it out or reduce to a pinch.

How do I reheat leftovers?
Reheat in a covered dish in the oven at 300°F or microwave until warmed through.

Can I finish them on the grill?
Definitely! After slow cooking, place on a hot grill for 2–3 minutes per side with more BBQ sauce.

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