Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Country Style Ribs Recipe

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Questions & Reviews

1. Jenn says:

   This recipe had a delicious flavor but after only 5hrs on low I checked them and the meat tasted dry. Next time I will only leave these on low for 3-4hrs then check them. Thanks for an easy go to recipe for ribs.
2. Mary says:

   R they tough after4 hrs?
3. Hollie says:

   Better to slow cook it or can you put in instant pot and pressure cook? If so, for how long?
4. Valerie Phillips says:

   You didn't mention the cooking instructions for these ribs in the video. How long do you cook them in the InstaPot?
5. Susan Shaw says:

   I am sending the same thing. Thanks!
6. Trisha Dunn says:

   I was also looking for how long to cook them in an Instant Pot. Thank you!
7. Naomi says:

   Instant pot time is not mentioned here or in the video. Someone mentioned in the video comments 40-45 minutes with NR. So that’s what I’m doing. Already smells YUMMY!
8. Linda says:

   In the video comments six sisters said 30 mins would be plenty
9. Cyd says:

   For about 30 minutes.
10. Cyd says:

    We cooked them for about 30 minutes.
11. Helene says:

    I keep getting a burn error - but nothing is wrong with the pot itself. I'm using not frozen ribs and all the other ingredients as stated. Is the bbq sauce too thick for the instant pot to come to seal?
12. Jena says:

    I want to use my instant pot for the second time what is the setting it needs to be?
13. msSally says:

    If you are cooking these in the Instant Pot do you need to add more liquid? And how long to cook?
14. Sue says:

    You show the country ribs in your 15 day freezer meals but you don’t say they can go in the insta pot. Please let me know if I can put frozen ribs in insta pot. I live your meal prep videos
15. Lorenzo de Eagledale says:

    I’m going to make this tomorrow in my crockpot. I love country ribs in the crockpot. I used to make these ribs a long time ago. That was because I had to learn how to cook easy meals after my wife left me for her girlfriend. It’s was times ‘that try a mans soul’ . But my crockpot stayed with me throughout these years.
16. msSally says:

    ANYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS? Do you add more liquid if you cook it in the instant pot? How long in the instant pot? Thaw first?
17. Tammie says:

    Cooked these yesterday after assembling last week as a freezer meal. With the COVID mess happening right now I wasn't able to get country ribs but had boneless pork chops which were pretty thick (about an inch). I put 1/2 cup water in the bottom of my pot because I didn’t want to get the burn notice and used high pressure for 40 minutes, then let them release naturally. They seemed a bit “dry” even though they were floating in liquid. I decided to put them back on and used high pressure again for 20 minutes and did a quick release. They were delicious though I still didn’t love the consistency of them. I think it was because they were lean chops instead of ribs. They were delicious but I would definitely use thinner chops and less cook time. Anyone know if I used too much time or not enough time? I’m new to Instant Pot cooking.
18. Cyd says:

    We did a post on converting recipes to the instant pot. This should help. https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/how-to-convert-recipes-into-instant-pot-recipes/
19. Cyd says:

    Manual or pressure cook for 15 minutes.
20. Mina DeFrancisco says:

    Can you update this with proper timing & directions for the instant pot, please? Is it normal pressure or high pressure when cooking in the IP?
21. Cyd says:

    The recipe you commented on is the Slow Cooker BBQ country ribs. You can cook it for 30 minutes on the meat/stew button. We do have a few instant pot rib recipes. Here are the links: https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/instant-pot-bone-in-ribs/ https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/instant-pot-fall-off-the-bone-bbq-ribs/ We also have a post that will help you convert recipes into Instant Pot recipes: https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/how-to-convert-recipes-into-instant-pot-recipes/
22. Barry says:

    I am so thankful for your stuff, especially the insta pot directions. I am a dad, who has never been a very good cook. And, I am now in charge of feeding my 2 boys and myself as my wife works through meal times most days. I love the simplicity of your meals and how I can have a nutritious wholesome meal ready to eat in less than an hour. My boys thank you also. I prepared this freezer meal this morning. I told my littlest that we were going to have it tomorrow night and let him smell the bag. He begged me to make it tonight. So we are going to have this meal tonight.
23. Cyd says:

    Way to go Barry!! So glad you like the recipes. Hopefully we are making the Instant Pot easier for you. It's a total game changer. Enjoy those Ribs!!
24. Kim says:

    35 minutes and natural release for 15 minutes
25. Carrie says:

    Nutrition info?
26. Cyd says:

    You can put it in MyFitnessPal and it will calculate the nutrition.
27. Jennifer says:

    What size crock pot do you use? I have a medium round and a large oval.
28. Cyd says:

    Either of those should be just fine. We have a 7 quart slow cooker.
29. Tracy says:

    Put in crockpot on low 6 1/2 hours. Smelled great. Gave plate to hubby, took one bite and said these are dry! ☹️ Kept the rest in crockpot, cooked another hour, no better. Will try other recipes though.
30. Bethy says:

    from frozen how do you cook it?
31. Cyd says:

    You can thaw these ribs in the fridge overnight to thaw. We often just reheat in the microwave.
32. Susan says:

    I made the ribs in the instant pot tonight and they were delicious! Even my picky 2 year old ate them.
33. Jenifer says:

    Can I use bone in ribs with this recipe? If so does it change the time at all?
34. Ashleigh says:

    They were dry on low 5.5 hours so I suggest 3-4 instead.
35. Sara says:

    Made these in the instant pot - I added 1/2 cup of water because I was worried about them being dry, and had a ton of liquid left over when they were done. But after removing the meat, I used the leftover liquid and onions to cook some dried beans (which were delicious), so it turned out to be a good thing!
36. Cyd Adamson says:

    You can use bone in and keep the time the same.
37. Annette Specht says:

    Do you have to have the other instant pot lid to make the ribs?
38. Cyd Adamson says:

    No, just the regular instant pot lid will work fine.
39. Jacky86 says:

    Are they supposed to be watery after 6 hours? I watched your video on frozen meals and I made them in the slow cooker but they’re super watery and the BBQ sauce was pretty much a stew. :(
40. Alexis says:

    I made these tonight and loved the flavor but my meat became really dry. Any recommendations on fixing that for next time?
41. Momma Cyd says:

    Did you cook them on low? We have the best luck when we cook our ribs on low instead of high.
42. Momma Cyd says:

    After cooking the sauce is thinner than regular bbq sauce because of the liquid that cooks off the ribs.
43. Jill Casey says:

    How long in slow cooker if your country style ribs are thawed out fresh?
44. Momma Cyd says:

    Low and slow is always best. Probably around 5-6 hours. Check them part way through cooking time.
45. Janna Gimler says:

    I made this tonight and while the sauce was sooo good, the country boneless ribs were very dry. I ended up shredding them up to get more sauce mixed in to help with the dryness. I think next time I’ll use regular ribs.

    
46. Mahesh Varma says:

    What can I substitute the liquid smoke with ?
47. Kiki says:

    Don’t give up on the recipe! Cook in crock pot on low and check after 3 hours.
48. Kiki says:

    Sounds like a lot of people are experiencing dry ribs. The suggestion is to cook for less time, 3-4 hours instead.
49. Shannon M says:

    I am making the "freezer meal" option and considering doing in my InstaPot. Do you recommend? How much time from frozen? Thank you!
50. Danielle Stapleton says:

    I’m doing that as we speak and reading previous comments I’ve decided on 35 minutes with a natural pressure release.
51. Momma Cyd says:

    We have this recipe for the Instant Pot. Here is the link - https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/instant-pot-bbq-country-ribs-recipe/
52. Ashley says:

    This is a really great and simple recipe. It makes accomplishing a pulled pork kind of recipe very easy. To everyone who keeps insisting their pork was dry and tough at only 4 or 5 hours , well of course it was you didn't follow the recipe. When you are cooking pork especially on a low and slow setting after only a few hours it will be tough because you haven't given it a chance to cook for the full seven to eight hours during which time the connective tissues fully breakdown rendering your pork very soft and tender. Don't mess with your Crock-Pot halfway through the cook time on a recipe. Your instant pots are making you impatient! It is also possible that you selected the high temperature instead of low on your slow cooker. Be patient. A slow cooker is not an instant pot. Let the recipe cook the way it was written and you won't be disappointed.

    
53. Duke says:

    Instructions Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place ribs on the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour a little liquid smoke over the ribs so it can soak into the meat. Don't over do it. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then sprinkle brown sugar and diced onion over the meat. Top with your favorite bbq sauce. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. What do I do with the onion ? lol
54. Linda says:

    This was a hit! Will make them again

    
55. Momma Cyd says:

    It's in the instructions you listed. Sprinkle with brown sugar and diced onion over the meat.
56. mamalm says:

    I think the confusion is coming from the fact that the link from the IP freezer meals video brings you to this recipe. The video does not state how long to cook this particular recipe so we're all following the link for the specifics and probably like me, skimming since i've watched the full video, and being confused at the lack of information for an IP recipe. I made this in an IP following the 30 min recommendation from other commenters and they were DRY!! I did't cook from frozen, maybe that was the issue? The sauce however was delicious! Not sure I'll try this one again. I agree that the info should be updated, or create a new link to and actual IP recipe from the video.
57. Julie Keenum says:

    I’m so confused🤪 Most people say their ribs were dry following your recipe. Some people said to only cook on low 3-4 hours. Then another person said to cook like the directions say and they will be fine. Which is it?????
58. Momma Cyd says:

    We always stick with the motto "Low and Slow" for a slow cooker for moist and tender meat. Just follow the directions in the recipe and you should be just fine.
59. Kati says:

    Yummy dish and easy to prepare! I had pork steaks to use up so I used those and it fell off the bone and was so flavorful. Served it with homemade mashed potatoes and corn. Baked in crockpot on high for 3 hours then low for 1 hour. It was moist and tender. Thanks!

    
60. Annisa Larsen says:

    You have to cook them longer. The longer you cook them the more tender they will be!
61. Beatriz says:

    Hi or lo pressure instapot temp?
62. Momma Cyd says:

    Just push the manual/pressure cook button and set the time. https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/instant-pot-bbq-country-ribs-recipe/
63. Ella says:

    I followed the recipe exactly, but swapped the ribs for pork chops, as this substitution was suggested in the video. It’s very watery, is this korm’a ?
64. Momma Cyd says:

    It's not a super thick sauce, but not watery either. You could try using a thicker bbq sauce. Some bbq sauces are a thinner consistency than others.
65. Fred says:

    I think 2 TBS of liquid smoke a bit too much ?
66. Diane Martis says:

    Haven't tried this yet but commenting on the many, many reports of dry meat. I, too, have been finding that all meats are much drier and chewier than a few years ago. Veggies are also taking on a different taste. So much food for so many people on this planet that food is being grown faster and with different methods and it is NOT the same as we have been used to eating in years gone by.
67. Momma Cyd says:

    You can cut back to your own liking and taste.
68. Iris Crockett says:

    Loved it
69. Emily says:

    we don't eat pork, so will beef ribs work? If so, what will render the juiciest, boneless or bone-in? Should I adjust the cook time at all if beef and pork break down differently? Thanks!!
70. Momma Cyd says:

    You could definitely use beef ribs too. They usually take longer to cook.
71. April says:

    Can you put the country ribs in straight from the freezer? I get them from a local farm already frozen.
72. Momma Cyd says:

    Yes, but it may take a little longer to cook.
73. Mike says:

    Do you know why a dog is man's best friend? Put both your wife and god in the trunk. Close the trunk with them in it. Open the trunk one hour later. Who will be happy to see you?
74. Pam says:

    Should I use light or dark brown sugar?
75. Momma Cyd says:

    We use light brown sugar, but either will work great.
76. Lynn D. says:

    What brand bbq sauce do you use? I’m sure any can be used, what’s your favorite?
77. Momma Cyd says:

    Any bbq sauce works great. But we do like all the flavors of Sweet Baby Ray's and Stubb's.
78. Pat says:

    Fabulous! Fall off the bone good. Great grandma could eat it without teeth and loved the flavor.