Slow Cooker Pork Ribs slathered in flavorful & sticky homemade BBQ Sauce, topped with Chimichurri sauce is the best ever summer dinner recipe. The Pork Ribs gets juicy and tender while being crispy roasted on the outside and juicy on the inside. And the sweet and sticky BBQ Sauce & spicy Chimichurri Sauce over it is just beyond delicious. Pair with homemade Cornbread or Salad or Coleslaw and you have the best summer meal to yourself!
Exceptionally Juicy and melt in your mouth, these Barbecue Ribs are slow cooked for 6 hours in the Crockpot and then they are broiled in the oven so its crispy on the outside while being juicy on the inside.
BEST PART - Minimal Effort, Everyone's Favorite, Love the Barbecue sauce glaze.
Oven Barbecue Pork Ribs topped with Chimichurri Sauce
Barbecue Pork Ribs topped with Chimichurri Sauce
Fall Off The Bone Pork Ribs tossed with dry spices, slathered in Homemade Sticky BBQ Sauce and slow cooked until it gets tender is topped with Homemade Chimichurri Sauce. Its the perfect blend of Sweet and Spicy Sauces and goes great with Fall Apart Tender and Juicy Pork Ribs.
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- Barbecue Pork Ribs topped with Chimichurri Sauce
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- Finger licking good ribs
- Why I love this recipe
- Ingredients
- How to make Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs
- HINT
- Storage
- FAQs & Tips in Brief
- What is the Best Pork Ribs?
- What is the most Tender pork Ribs?
- What type of Ribs have the most Meat?
- How long do I cook Pork Rib?
- More Pork Recipes
- Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Ribs with Chimichurri
Barbecue Pork Ribs are my go-to recipes during Father's Day Dinner. Its super easy and mess free to make in the oven.
Also the Pork Ribs gets incredibly juicy and tender upon oven roasting. I make these extra delicious by adding a dry rub seasoning on top and then the BBQ Sauce.
These Barbecue Pork Ribs with Chimichurri on top is even delicious! The slight punch and spice of Chimichurri makes the sticky and sweet BBQ Sauce taste really good. They really complement the juicy taste of Oven Baked Pork Ribs
Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven Baked Ribs
Finger licking good ribs
These Oven Ribs are the best alternative to grilled or smoke ribs. Of course, Grilling Ribs is fun and perfect dinner for Summers. But then there are days you do not want to heat up the Grill and just cook indoors.
This Oven Pork Ribs is your ideal dinner for those nights. Be it whatever weather outside, you can enjoy yourself Finger-licking Good Ribs anytime!
Why I love this recipe
- Perfectly cooked ribs - Slow Cooking gives you Perfectly cooked ribs which are generously glazed with the BBQ Sauce and cooked just until it caramelizes without getting burnt!
- Dump & Forget - such an easy dinner, where literally the Slow Cooker does all the cooking, getting you perfectly cooked fall-off-the-bone Ribs which are so tender and juicy!
- Tender Meat - Cooking in the Crockpot promises of perfectly Tender and Juicy Meat without getting overcooked.
- Basic ingredients - Seriously, could this recipe get any easier. You're basically using simple pantry staple spices, BBQ Sauce and Ribs.
Ingredients
Baby Back Pork Ribs
DRY RUB SPICES
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Paprika
- Chili Powder / Cayenne Pepper
- Salt & Pepper
- Olive Oil
Sauce
- BBQ Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Cayenne Pepper
- Minced Garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
- Olive Oil
See recipe card for quantities. Also watch the video for a quick visual.
How to make Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs
STEP 1: PREP THE RIBS
- Grease a 6 quart Crockpot with cooking spray.
- Peel off the tough fat membrane from the underside of the bony part of the Ribs and place in a sheet pan.
- Make a dry rub seasoning of Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Chili Powder / Cayenne Pepper, Salt & Pepper & Olive Oil. Whisk until combined.
- Brush this evenly over the Ribs (both sides)
- Place the Ribs in the greased Slow Cooker.
STEP 2: MAKE THE SAUCE
- In a mixing jar combine BBQ Sauce with Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Minced Garlic, Worcestershire sauce & Olive Oil
- Mix until combined.
- Pour half of this prepared sauce over the ribs. Save half to use later.
- Cover with lid and Slow Cook for 9 hours on Low or 5 hours on high.
STEP 3: BROIL
- Once the Ribs are done cooking, transfer them to an oven baking dish.
- Mix the leftover juices from the Slow Cooker with the leftover Sauce from earlier
- Pour this over the Cooked Ribs
- Broil for 5-10 minutes or until the Ribs get charred and the sauce bubbles.
- As the sauce cools down over the Ribs it will get sticky!
HINT
Peel off the White membrane/skin from the underside of the bony part of the Ribs using a blunt knife or slide a fork and pull it off. Removing this skin will let the sauce and spices seep right into the Meat making them extra soft, juicy and full of flavors!
Storage
The easiest way to store cooked pork Ribs is to store them in an airtight container and then double wrap with aluminum foil. You can refrigerate cooked Pork Ribs for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
FAQs & Tips in Brief
Below are some quick Tips that'll help you make the best Slow Cooker Pork Ribs every time.
- Want Ribs which are soft but stay in the Bone? Do not cook longer than 6 hours on Low in the Slow Cooker
- Want absolutely tender Pork Ribs which are fall-off-the-bone? Cook for 9 hours on Low in the Slow Cooker
- Use Leftover juices from the slow cooker and pour over the ribs before broiling.
- Top with spicy Chimichurri for perfect balance of sweet and spicy!
- Remove the white membrane from the underside of the bony part of Ribs. Removing this and coating the Ribs with dry rub shall make them extra juicy and delicious.
What is the Best Pork Ribs?
I love to use Baby Back Ribs to make pork Ribs. This is because its tender and lean with less bones This part of the rib is located at the spine region.
However you can also use Spare Ribs and Side Ribs. These are equally great and sometimes even more delicious, because its rich in fat and more fat=more flavors. Its Meatier, Bony and so Tasty!
What is the most Tender pork Ribs?
Of course its lean Baby Back Ribs which are the most tender and juicy!
What type of Ribs have the most Meat?
If you are looking for Meatier Ribs, go for Country style ribs. These are found in the upper shoulder region and have the highest meat!
How long do I cook Pork Rib?
If you're cooking Pork Rib in the slow cooker, then cook on Low heat for 9 hours and then broil for 5-10 minutes.
If you're cooking in the oven, add the seasoning and cover the rib with foil. Cook for 2 hours @350F. After that, increase temp to 460F and cook for 10 more minutes.
More Pork Recipes
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin
- Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops recipe with gravy (Keto)
- Carnitas Tacos - Crock Pot Pork Carnitas
Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Ribs with Chimichurri
INGREDIENTS
- 4 pounds Baby Back Ribs
DRY RUB SPICES
- 3 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoon Paprika
- 3 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1½ teaspoon Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper
- 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
Sauce
- 4 cups Barbecue Sauce
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
- 1½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Garnish
- 1 cup Chimichurri Sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
- Grease a 6 quart Crockpot with cooking spray.Peel off the tough fat membrane from the underside of the bony part of the Ribs and place in a sheet pan.
- Make a dry rub seasoning of Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Chili Powder / Cayenne Pepper, Salt & Pepper & Olive Oil.
- Whisk until combined.Brush this evenly over the Ribs (both sides. Place the Ribs in the greased Slow Cooker.
- In a mixing jar combine BBQ Sauce with Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Minced Garlic, Worcestershire sauce & Olive Oil.Mix until combined. Pour half of this prepared sauce over the ribs. Save half to use later. Cover with lid and Slow Cook for 9 hours on Low or 5 hours on high.
- Once the Ribs are done cooking, transfer them to an oven baking dish.
- Mix the leftover juices from the Slow Cooker with the leftover Sauce from earlier. Pour this over the Cooked RibsBroil for 5-10 minutes or until the Ribs get charred and the sauce bubbles. As the sauce cools down over the Ribs it will get sticky!
- Garnish with Chimichurri Sauce and serve with remaining sauce.
Rachael says
This is super good! Love the Chimichurri topping over BBQ Ribs. Its the best combination of sweet and spicy!!! Super Good!!!