Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

Bone-in or boneless pork slow cooker country style ribs with barbecue sauce come out fork tender and delicious for a Crockpot meal. If you don’t want to Slow Cook Ribs in Oven 200 Degrees, you can use your crock instead!

Crockpot Country Style Ribs

This type of pork rib typically comes from the blade end of the pork loin or from the shoulder area. These are meatier and less fatty than other styles, such as baby back or spare ribs. Country-style can be prepared in various ways, including grilling, baking, slow cooked like these and our Crockpot Ribs Coca-Cola, or braising to make them tender.

Now with the amount of time you give these, you could tenderize English Cut Short Ribs quite well the same way too. Using sauce to add flavor and tenderize, slow cooking is the way to break down tough meats with little to no effort on your part.

Are boneless pork ribs the same as country style ribs?

Country-style can be found in both boneless and bone-in varieties, depending on your preference and how they are prepared or cut. Boneless ribs are essentially thick slices of pork that are cut of meat from the loin or Boneless Pork Shoulder area of the pig. They do not contain the traditional bones. They are often meatier and easier to work with when grilling, baking, or slow-cooking.

Boneless Country Style Ribs

Bone-in on the other hand, do include rib bones, typically from the blade end of the pork loin or the shoulder. They may have more marbling and can offer a different texture and flavor compared to without bones. When purchasing you can specify which you want. Both options can be delicious when prepared properly.

I will say that Country Style Pork Ribs Instant Pot with the bone-in I think comes out better to pull it away from what you are going to discard. Using high pressure to really pull it away, this is just my preference if that is all I can find. Bone-less as we used here work fantastic low and slow.

How Long to Slow Cook Country Style Ribs

I have shared with you How Long to Cook Ribs in Oven at 350, but in the summer months the last thing you want to do is heat up your house to make a meal. Now I have done both. When these were done and I wanted a bit of a crisp on the outside I would crank it to 425 or broil for a few minutes to have the best of both worlds. Start to finish this takes about 8 hours.

Alternatively when done, if you want the outside to be really crispy, quick, you could take a few minutes to finish of as Ribs in Air Fryer style.

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs. boneless country style pork ribs is my preference
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder or onion powder works
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp paprika is a nice touch
• 1/4 c teriyaki sauce believe it or not
• Barbecue sauce of your choice
• Soy sauce gives it a savory zing
• 1/4 c worchestershire sauce or half liquid smoke

Now to add some heat to this cut of pork there are several choices. Chili powder or red pepper flakes are the easiest. For sweetness you can choose brown sugar bbq ribs sauce.

Now let’s go over how to cook low and slow with all the things. Cooking time will vary with the weight, size and thickness you add. You can do this with other meats such as beef but would likely take longer. As far as how to cook lamb ribs, I wouldn’t recommend this method. Try to overlap as little as possible so the heat can permeate every single inch of every piece.

How to Cook Country Style Ribs in Slow Cooker with Liquid Smoke

• Mix together spices and s sprinkle on all sides of the ribs.
• Place ribs into a slow cooker.
• In a small bowl, combine bbq sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and teriyaki sauce and mix well.
• Pour on top of ribs.
• The sauce may not fully cover the ribs, and that’s okay. 
• Cover and heat on low for 6-8 hours or until ribs are tender. 

You can serve as is, use forks to rip them apart to make pulled pork over rice or to make sliders out of it. For faster instructions you can follow our Crock Pot Express Ribs instructions to make this as well.

How to Save Leftovers

Allow to cool to room temperature first. Wrap the tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Ensure that they are well-covered to prevent air from reaching them, which can lead to freezer burn or loss of moisture. Place in an airtight container or a resealable freezer bag. Make sure to remove as much air as possible from the bag before sealing it.

Use a permanent marker to label the container or bag with the date you cooked the ribs. This helps you keep track of how long they’ve been stored. Depending on when you plan to consume the leftovers, you can choose to refrigerate or freeze them:

Can you freeze leftover ribs?

When you’re ready to enjoy them again, you can reheat them in the oven, on the grill, or in the microwave until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) for food safety. Enjoy with a slice of fresh Sweet Potato Cornbread for another meal!

If you intend to eat the leftover ribs within 3-4 days, store them in the refrigerator. For longer storage, ribs can be frozen. They can typically be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. If you want to store them for an extended period, consider vacuum-sealing the ribs for added protection against freezer burn.