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Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
These Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs are a RizzieFarms favorite — effortless, rich, and fall-apart tender. Packed with deep pork flavor, these ribs simmer low and slow with onions, a bold rib rub, your favorite barbecue sauce, and a splash of beer that adds savory depth. The slow cooker does all the work, producing succulent, fork-tender ribs perfect for busy days, Sunday suppers, or anytime you want comfort food without the fuss. Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping and enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
Ingredients
Ribs
- 2 medium onions, cut into sixths
- 3 pounds country style pork ribs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/2 cup rib spice rub
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 (12 oz) can beer
- Cooking spray (for slow cooker)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with **cooking spray**.
- Add onions Peel and cut **2 medium onions** into sixths. Place all onion pieces evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add beer Pour **1 (12 oz) can of beer** into the bottom of the slow cooker over the onions.
- Season the ribs Coat **3 pounds of country style pork ribs** thoroughly with **1/2 cup rib spice rub**, pressing to adhere.
- Load the slow cooker Place the seasoned ribs on top of the onions. Pour **1 cup barbecue sauce** evenly over the ribs.
- Cook Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on **LOW for 6–8 hours** or **HIGH for 3–4 hours**, or until the ribs are fork-tender.
- Serve Carefully remove the ribs and onion pieces to a serving platter. Serve hot with additional barbecue sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Bone-in ribs add richer flavor, but boneless ribs work great as well.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the ribs and simmer the liquid on the stovetop to reduce.
- Try different beer styles — lagers for mild flavor, or darker beers for deeper richness.