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I have NEVER left a comment on any recipe. But these ribs slap as my kids would say! The ribs were awesome! Will be making it during Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Foyeke
What Makes These Ribs So Good?
- Effortless Cooking: Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you go about your day.
- Flavor-Packed Sauce: A delightful blend of ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and spices infuses the ribs with mouthwatering taste.
- Versatile Serving Options: Pair with your favorite sides for a complete Southern meal.
What Are Country Style Pork Ribs?
The interesting thing about country-style pork ribs is that they are not actually ribs. They are a cut of pork meat made from the end of the loin. Since the cut comes from the shoulder, the texture is like what you’d find from pulled pork. The bone-in “ribs” look similar to individually cut pork ribs, but you can also find them boneless.
Serve these ribs with Deviled Egg Pasta Salad and a slice of warm Green Chili Cheese Cornbread for a wholesome Southern comfort food dinner that’s loaded with flavor.
Ingredients You Need To Make This Recipe
- 3-4 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup red wine or apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried mustard
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
How To Cook Bone Pork Ribs In A Slow Cooker
- Sear the Ribs: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the ribs with salt and pepper. Sear them on all sides until golden brown. This step locks in flavor and gives the ribs a beautiful color.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and all the spices until well combined.
- Slow Cook: Place the seared ribs into your Crock Pot. Pour the sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 6-7 hours, until the ribs are tender and juicy.
- Serve: Transfer the ribs to a serving platter. Spoon the sauce from the Crock Pot over the ribs. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Donya’s Success Tip For The Best Country Style Ribs
For this recipe, getting a good sear on the ribs is best. It helps impart extra flavor. I use a cast iron skillet (get it screaming hot) to brown the ribs. Work in 2 batches so the ribs do not touch while searing the meat and fat.
Tips for Success
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain tenderness.
- Searing is Key: Don’t skip the searing step; it enhances the flavor and texture of the ribs.
- Customize the Sauce: Feel free to adjust the spice levels to suit your taste.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds bone-in country style pork ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup red wine or apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried mustard
- chopped fresh parsley – optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or heavy bottom pan. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper and sear, on all sides, until golden. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them in the Crock Pot.
- To a medium-size bowl, add ketchup, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, onion powder dried thyme, dried parsley, and dried mustard. Whisk together and pour over the ribs. Place the lid on the Crock Pot and cook on HIGH for 6-7 hours or LOW for 8 hours until the ribs are done.
- Remove the ribs to a serving platter, and spoon over the sauce from the bottom of the Crock Pot. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
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Notes
- For this recipe, getting a good sear on the ribs is best. It helps impart extra flavor. I use a cast iron skillet (get it screaming hot) to brown the ribs. Work in 2 batches so the ribs do not touch while searing the meat and fat.
- Store any leftover ribs with the homemade barbecue sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
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I have four 6 oz. boneless pork loin chops. Can I follow this recipe for them because I love to use my crockpot? Or might you have other crockpot suggestions for them?
Go for it! It should work out great. Let me know.
~Donya
Plan on making tomorrow..
The reviews have been great can’t wait to try for myself.. will let you know thanks for sharing..
Making tonight!♡ I substituted alittle here and there as I did not have all the ingredients,I used the honey teriyaki sauce from tastefully simple, and used a splash
of wht. Ving😬🙈,,,tasted the sauce and tastes just like the Chinese ribs like take out! My fiance will definitely love and be surprised with this one! Saved for future because I know soon as he smells them I’ll be making them again in 3-4days😆,, tha k you so much for this share!
Can I use boneless ribs, and how might that change the outcome?
I think the recipe will turn out great. Let me know!
~Donya
Made these tonight. Fall off the bone tender just the recipe states. Hubby LOVED them and commented several times how good they were. Will definitely make again! Yum 😋
Thanks for the compliment and the outstanding rating!
I plan to make these tomorrow! Is there something I can substitute for the honey?
Brown sugar.
~Donya
Thank you for sharing this recipe with us. Making theses today! Wish me luck!
Five star fall off the bone delishWoahhhhh! These were phenomenal!! My pregnant friend also requested these to be her first meal after she gives birth in late November!! Soooo delish!! Thank you
Hey there Tracy!
Wow! I am absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it’s a family favorite in my house so I’m really glad that y’all liked it as well! I totally agree with you that these ribs are a perfect recipe for this time of year. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your fantastic rating, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask!
~Donya
Can I do this in the instapot?
Hey there GG!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe and for your wonderful rating, I really appreciate your support! I’ve never actually tried to make Country Style Pork Ribs in the instant pot, I usually just use this Crock Pot Recipe. That being said, I am always a fan of experimenting, so it’s definitely worth giving it a try. Let me know how everything turns out, I’d be very curious, I hope you enjoy the recipe.
~Donya
Could you substitute a rack of baby back ribs?
Hey there Beverly!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, that’s a terrific question! The answer is yes, you can absolutely use baby back ribs in place of country style ribs. I hope you enjoy the recipe, let me know how everything turns out if you give it a try, I’d love to hear what you think!
~Donya