Slow Cooker Country Style Pork Ribs
Try this mouthwatering slow cooker recipe for country style pork ribs. Juicy, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender.
Country style pork ribs don’t actually come from the rib. They are cut from the blade end of the loin near the shoulder. They are meatier than other types of pork ribs and they are a popular cut for slow cooking, barbecuing, and braising. You’ll find country style ribs boneless or on the bone.
This slow cooker recipe for country style ribs includes a homemade sauce with barbecue flavors.
Recipe Variation
- Add liquid smoke to the sauce mixture for extra smoky BBQ flavor.
Tender leftover pork can be used in various ways. Here are a few ideas to start with:
- Dice it and add it to stir fries and rice dishes.
- Shred it and sprinkle it over a pizza for a tasty topping.
- Add leftover pork to a baked macaroni and cheese.
- Sprinkle diced pork over a salad.
- Make empanadas and use leftover country style pork as a filling.
How to Store and Reheat
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking/warming in an airtight container; reheat and consume within 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat leftover country style pork in a foil-covered baking dish at 350 F for 20 to 30 minutes or until hot.
Slow Cooker Country Style Pork Ribs
Slow cooking makes these country-style ribs juicy, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds country-style pork ribs, boneless or bone-in
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Dash black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle the ribs all over with kosher salt and pepper.
- Sear the ribs in the hot oil for 7 to 9 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
- Arrange the ribs in the slow cooker and cover with the sliced onion.
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour it evenly over the ribs and onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or until tender, or cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
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