Fall Off The Bone Ribs

Name: Fall Off The Bone Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Paprika; 1/4 cup Onion Powder; 1/3 cup Sugar; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Pepper; 2 1/2 lbs Baby Back Pork Ribs; 1/2 - 3/4 can Beer {or beef stock}; 1 bottle BBQ Sauce {I always use Original Sweet Baby Rays for Ribs}; 1/2 cup Honey; Sesame Seeds and chopped Chives for garnish

ByTammi Published 06/17/201306/21/2023 Updated06/21/2023

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Thick, rich BBQ taste that you can’t help but get all over the face. No one can resist Slow Cooker Fall Off The Bone Ribs, beer barbecue style! These are the best slow cooker ribs ever, with an award winning dry rub.

A close up of food, with Ribs and Barbecue

Slow Cooker Fall Off The Bone Ribs

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When I think of the best ribs I ever had, I can close my eyes and imagine my Dad, he sure loved his ribs. Yet, not just any ribs, it had to be made the way my Mom did. She really did have the most delicious recipes, and she made me a total rib fan.

Flash forward to today and I can’t think of the dish without smiling at childhood days of sauce all over the face and laughing with dad while Mom tried to wipe my face amidst all the giggles.

Good ‘ol country-style ribs!

Unfortunately, I cannot find my Mom’s rib recipe, even though I know it used to home with all the others in her cherished Recipe Box. I would love to add it to my own, here, yet until I find it, I always had to use a replacement.

Yet, it has to be a really good version, or it just wouldn’t do for my own family.

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Award Winning Dry Rub For Ribs

The best dry rub for ribs is by using the following perfect blend of ingredients to make a seasoning mix: paprika, onion powder, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

You can combine in a bowl and rub all over the surface of the meat. While you can sear immediately, you can also leave the rub on at room temperature for an hour before searing.

This easy slow cooker ribs recipe is ideal for family dinners to game day. Thanks to the crock pot, you can also make this recipe on a busy day. I love using baby back ribs, it seems everyone like this type.

This homemade dry rub hasn’t been changed for year because I wouldn’t mess with a great thing. Plus I haven’t found another quite like this best rib rub recipe. It has a unique flavor, one that can’t be beat.

The Best Fall off the Bone Ribs

I recall my Mom telling me once is that the key to great ribs is to tenderize, sear the outside and then slow cook. So, I watched her with interest as I watched the boil, fry and slow cooking process.

Sure, there was a few extra steps in there, and I’m not entirely convinced they are absolutely necessary. Yet they were darn good ribs, and I am still not about to argue with such a great recipe.

A close up of food, with Ribs and Slow Cooker

The recipe I use today is as much as I can recall from hers, yet I’m sure I’m missing an ingredient or two. I sometimes boil baby back pork ribs until they turn grey, just like she did. An easy recipe, yet a bit tedious. Yet there’s a reason and that is to make the most tender ribs ever.

Then I slather them with a blend of delicious spices and sear to hold in the flavour. I usually use the stove-top and her old cast iron pan, yet it’s the season, grill to sear if you wish!

I pour on the beer (or beef stock if you wish, yet I’d reach for the beer myself) and slow cook. Slow.

The last step is the introduction of sauce, completing the recipe by producing that thick, rich BBQ taste that you can’t help but get all over the face. If you love crock pot bbq ribs, this will become your new favorite.

Winter or Summer, no one can resist these tender crock pot ribs! Here are the simple ingredients and directions and the best way to make ribs. The full instructions are on the printable recipe card below.

How to Make Slow Cooker Fall Off The Bone Ribs

Paprika
Onion Powder
Granulated Sugar
Garlic Powder
Salt
Black Pepper
Baby Backs / rack of ribs
Can Beer (or beef stock, or Root Beer)
1 bottle BBQ Sauce or your own homemade bbq sauce
Honey
Sesame Seeds and chopped Green Onion, for garnish

To Make: Combine seasonings for the dry rub in a small bowl. Cut ribs into sections and roll pieces in the mixture until coated and place on a baking sheet or plate.

Add choice of oil to a frying pan, and preheat to medium high heat. You can also do the searing on the outdoor grill.

Sear seasoned spare ribs for about 2 minutes on each side. Place ribs in slow cooker and pour beer over ribs. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.

Mix together BBQ sauce (I personally like to use Original Sweet Baby Rays, it’s my favorite barbecue sauce for ribs) and honey and add to the crockpot. Cook for 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low temperature. As you can see, this recipe cook time is versatile, yet slow is always preferred for best results.

When done, plate your ribs and garnish with seeds and chives. Enjoy the best slow cooker bbq ribs ever!

Looking for another pork recipe to try? These French Onion Pork Chops are amazing!

Best Side Dishes to Serve with Slow Cooker Ribs:

There are so many sides that you can serve with this best ribs ever recipe, a fantastic main dish. It really depends if we’re having a casual dinner or special occasions. Here are a few of our personal favourites to accompany crockpot ribs through the years:

To Store: Place leftover ribs in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. I have found that even the next day, these are still delicious ribs.

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