Country-Style Pork Ribs in the Slow Cooker
Country-style pork ribs slow-cooked with a spice rub, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar until tender, then broiled for caramelized finish.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds country-style pork ribs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (preferably thick and sweet)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Dry and Season Ribs:
Dry the ribs by blotting them with paper towels. In a small container, combine the brown sugar, salt, chili powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Apply the spice blend evenly across the ribs.Layer Onions and Ribs:
Arrange the sliced onion at the base of a 6-quart slow cooker. Position the ribs atop the onions in a single layer.Mix and Add Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce with a whisk. Drizzle half of this mixture over the ribs. Avoid contaminating the remaining sauce; reserve it for later.Slow Cook Until Tender:
Put the lid on and cook on low for 5–8 hours or on high for 3–4 1/2 hours, until the ribs are fork-tender and separate easily.Broil with Extra Sauce:
Optionally, heat your oven's broiler. Move the cooked ribs to a baking sheet lined with foil and coat them with additional BBQ sauce. Broil for 3–5 minutes until caramelized and bubbling. Keep an eye on them to avoid scorching.Serve with Onions and Sauce:
When serving, ladle the onions and cooking juices over the ribs. Offer extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.