Slow Cooker Ribs



Have you ever tried a slow cooker ribs recipe? You can find many recipes that you can use to prepare a rib dish that is extremely tender and saucy. Once you try this slow cooking method to cook great tasting BBQ pork ribs, you will forget about using a grill.

Most people love pork ribs meal, but it can be challenging to cook this dish to perfection. One of the reasons why it’s so difficult to cook is because the tender cuts of pork are extremely lean and will dry out quickly when cooked for a long time. This is where the slow cooker has come really handy, as it has helped a lot people to cook better tasting pork ribs meals at home. As long as the right amount of sauce or liquid is added to the slow cooker, then meat will become tender and juicy.

As with any cooking, the secret to cook a flavorful dish in a slow cooker is to prepare the meat properly. This means that you would sear all the sides of the meat or pre-cook it in the oven at a very high temperature. When you do this, the meat will have a tasty crust to make a meal that is full of flavor and texture.

You can try the following recipe suggestion to prepare your slow cooker ribs:

First, you need to preheat the oven to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F. Now, you would take the seasoned pork ribs and allow it to brown inside the oven for thirty minutes. After the first 15 minutes, you can turn the meat on the other side.

Next, take the pan and drain all the fat. Now, you need to get a medium size bowl to combine these ingredients:

  • Ketchup (1 cup)
  • Your choice of BBQ sauce (2 cups)
  • Brown sugar (½ cup)
  • Oregano (4 tablespoons)
  • Worcestershire sauce (2 teaspoons)
  • Chili flakes (1 teaspoon)
  • More pepper and salt can be added according to your taste.

At this time, you are ready for the final stage of preparing your slow cooker ribs recipe. Put the ribs inside the cooker, add the mixture on top and then turn over to coat. You can add some kind of red beer or any other one that you like to the mixture, cover the cooker and allow it to cook on low setting for six to eight hours. If you want, you could sprinkle more brown sugar to add some sweetness before the cooking time ends.

Once this is done, you will get great BBQ ribs dish that is tender and filled flavors. The slow cooker ribs recipe with barbecue sauce is just a wonderful combination. Whether you are preparing pork ribs or chops, you will get to enjoy a delicious meal with your family.