How Long Does It Take to Cook Ribs in a Slow Cooker?
Ingredients
- Ribs
- Barbeque sauce, apple cider vinegar, or water
- Garlic, onions, herbs, or other seasonings
- Seasonings such as salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and others
Instructions
- Season the ribs with your preferred dry rub or seasoning blend.
- Add a small amount of liquid to the slow cooker. It can be chicken broth, barbecue sauce, or apple cider vinegar. The liquid will help keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Place the ribs in the slow cooker, meaty side down.
- Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the size of the ribs and your slow cooker.
- After the cooking time is up, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and brush them with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.
- Although optional, you can finish the ribs on the grill or under the broiler to caramelize the barbecue sauce and give them a lovely sear.
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Notes
Generally, cooking ribs in a slow cooker is a convenient and easy way to enjoy delicious and tender meat without spending hours in the kitchen.