Crock Pot Pork Riblets

This Crock Pot Pork Riblets recipe is tender and flavorful, which uses pork riblets and BBQ sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Crock Pot Pork Riblets Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork riblets
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (Stubb’s Sticky Sweet recommended)
• 3 tablespoons pork rub (Famous Dave’s Rib Rub recommended)

How To Make Crock Pot Pork Riblets

1. Season the riblets: Generously coat all sides of the riblets with the pork rub.
2. Slow cook the riblets: Place the seasoned riblets into the bottom of your slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until tender.
3. Prep for broiling: About 10 minutes before they’re done, preheat your oven broiler. Carefully remove the riblets from the crock pot and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
4. Add BBQ sauce and broil: Brush BBQ sauce over the riblets. Broil for 3–5 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and the edges brown.
5. Rest and serve: Let the riblets rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

• What kind of BBQ sauce works best? A sweet and thick sauce like Stubb’s Sticky Sweet creates the best caramelized finish.
• Do I have to broil the riblets? Broiling adds a crispy texture and caramelized glaze, but you can skip it for a softer, saucy finish.
• How to keep riblets from drying out: Cook them on LOW and avoid overcooking. Keep the lid on to retain moisture.
• How to make riblets spicier: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce before broiling.
• Can I double this recipe? Yes, just layer the riblets in the slow cooker and rotate halfway through for even cooking.

What To Serve With Pork Riblets

These BBQ riblets pair well with hearty sides:

• Baked mac and cheese
• Coleslaw
• Cornbread
• Potato salad
• Baked beans

How To Store Pork Riblets

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Freeze cooked riblets in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F covered with foil or microwave individual portions until heated through.

Pork Riblets Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 597
• Protein: 26g
• Fat: 38g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Sugar: 24g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 868mg
• Cholesterol: 127mg

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

FAQs

What are pork riblets?
Pork riblets are small sections of pork ribs, usually cut from the spare ribs or rib tips. They’re perfect for slow cooking.

Can I skip the broiling step?
Yes, but broiling enhances the flavor and texture by caramelizing the BBQ sauce.

Do I need to flip the riblets while cooking?
No need to flip them in the slow cooker—they’ll cook evenly as long as they’re arranged in a single layer or rotated halfway.

How do I know when the riblets are done?
They’re ready when the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bone easily.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Pork Ribeye Roast
• Crock Pot Pork Osso Bucco
• Crock Pot Pork Mojo