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!
Oh my gosh these look so delicious and I just bought some ribs, so I pinned the recipe .I am going to try this.TY 🙂
Oh my gosh I love ribs and must try this recipe because they sound so fabulous!!
these sound so good! You mention boiling the ribs first, then searing, but I don’t see that step in the actual recipe. Do I need to do it?
WOW !!! Sounds and looks so amazing
I have ribs in the freezer that I am just itching to cook…this recipe is just perfect.
I like the searing step–will have to try it! Thanks for linking with See Ya in the Gumbo.
Stopping by to say that I’m featuring your recipe in this week’s Friday Favorites Link Party! Come on by tonight at 9pm (EST) to see your feature 🙂
Hi! Stopping by from Making the World Cuter’s Block Party. This looks so good. I have pinned it for later use!
Hi Tammi,
Your Ribs look fantastic, I can almost taste them! Happy St. Patrick’s Day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
These ribs look absolutely delicious! My hubby would love these! Thanks for sharing!
Those look delicious!! Thank you for sharing at Friday Favorites this week 🙂
Those look delicious! I’ll have to try your recipe!
Never cooked with beer before – had heard that it tenderizes all meats. Always willing to learn something new.
what beer? lager? or dark brown beer?
Thanks for sharing your rib recipe, hope you fine your Mom’s one day too ☺ This past year we have eaten more ribs than usual…I guess because they are lean meat and we are trying to slim down… I cheat and buy ready made a lot for my own cooked from scratch in the slow cooker with some BBQ sauce were also very tastey! ☺