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

If you love Slow Cooker Fall Off The Bone Ribs, my fellow meat lovers should also try this Slow Cooker Cherry Coke Pulled Pork. I also have a feeling that you’re going to love this Buffalo Chicken Dip, it’s the best appetizer dip recipe!
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. Good ‘ol country-style ribs!
Unfortunately, I cannot find my Mom’s original recipe, even though I know it used to home with all the others in her cherished Recipe Box. Yet, it has to be a really good version, or it just wouldn’t do for my own family.
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.
You might also like our Instant Pot BBQ Ribs Recipe.
Why You’ll Love these 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 she would boil, fry and complete the 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.
The recipe I use today for the best fall of the bone ribs 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.
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, just like our Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna!
Ingredients and Substitutions

As always, the full ingredients and recipe for this slow cooker short ribs recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
How to Make Slow Cooker Fall Off The Bone Ribs
STEP 1 not pictured – 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.
STEP 2 not pictured – Add choice of oil to a frying pan or cast iron pan, and preheat to medium high heat. You can also do the searing on the outdoor grill.

STEP 3 – 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.
STEP 4 – 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. You can also use our Keto Friendly BBQ Sauce Recipe. 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.
STEP 5 – When done, plate your ribs and garnish with sesame seeds and/or chopped green onion or chives. Enjoy the best slow cooker bbq ribs ever!
Looking for another pork recipe to try? These French Onion Pork Chops are amazing! For another mouthwatering rib recipe, try these Sticky Asian Ribs – they are sweet and savory!
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:

Storage
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.
Recipe FAQ
I like to cook short pork ribs in the slow cooker for 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low
I personally would use any brand of beer such as a stout beer or dark beer. I don’t personally think there’s a best beer to use. You can even use beef stock or root beer if you’d like.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
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Fall Off The Bone Ribs
Ingredients
- ½ cup Paprika
- ¼ cup Onion Powder
- â…“ cup Sugar
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1½ tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Pepper
- 2½ lbs Baby Back Pork Ribs
- ½ – â…“ can Beer (or beef stock)
- 1 bottle BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup Honey
- Sesame Seeds and chopped Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Combine paprika, onion powder, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Cut ribs into sections and roll pieces in the mixture until coated
- If using a frying pan, add choice of oil and preheat to med-high {can also do this on the grill}
- Sear seasoned ribs for about 2 minutes on each side
- Place seasoned ribs in slow cooker and pour beer over ribs
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours
- Mix together BBQ sauce and honey and add to slow cooker
- Cook for 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low
- Garnish with seeds and chives. Enjoy!
My husband loves ribs and this looks like a great recipe. Maybe we’ll attempt these this summer!
*Drool* This looks soooooooooooo good!!! I have a few rib recipes, but can’t wait to try yours! Oh my gosh! Now I want ribs!!
The green onions really make the dish more interesting and appealing 🙂
Wow they look delicious.. Restaurant quality.
These sound really good and I bet hubby would love them!! I put a pin on it. lol
This recipe looks really good, will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing it!
What a great rib recipe! Just perfect for summer! My hubby will love these!
Don’t you just love your slow cooker?? I love mine and another great recipe to try!! My Mum is from England and made the best ever scones…recipe lost!! I have tried to replicate it, searched in old bookstores for the recipe but to no avail…recipes past down are like gold and so sad when they are lost 🙂
Oh yes, best invention ever! I don’t know what I’d do without my slow cooker!! Hope you find that recipe, I’d love to try them myself!
Oh my gosh girl – these look amazing!!!! Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome Shannon, hope you have a chance to try the recipe!
Don’t show these to my husband, or he’ll be putting me to work soon 😉
Luckily it’s a win win job though! 😉
Yum! These are making me salivate. They look perfect for a summer barbecue.
They are! Also, I really need to not come to this post when I’m starving. 9am ribs? YES PLEASE!
Yum!! I need to make these. They look amazing.
Sooo good! I think I’ll be making this over the weekend, supposed to be rainy – great time to pull out the slow cooker!
I’m not usually a big rib fan, but these sure look tasty!
So tasty, perfect for a barbecue!
sounds good bet Guinness would be good as the beer
You may be right! I used what was in the fridge at the time, yet I’ll try that next!
I’ve been looking for a new rib recipe or two so this is great! Looks super yummy!
Oh, it’s soooo good!
Hubby requested it for the weekend, hope the weather agrees!