Not actually ribs but meaty shoulder cuts — they turn saucy and tender in the slow cooker with almost no effort. Freeze in the sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 lb country-style pork ribs
- 1 tbsp Smokehouse rub
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Season the ribs with the Smokehouse rub. Lay the onion in the slow cooker and set the ribs on top.
- Whisk the BBQ sauce, broth, and brown sugar, and pour over.
- Cook on low 7–8 hours until tender.
- For sticky, caramelized edges, transfer to a sheet pan, brush with sauce, and broil a few minutes.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Freeze in the sauce up to 3 months; vacuum-seals well for reheating from the bag. Broil after reheating if you want the glaze back.
Notes
Great over rice, on buns, or alongside the cheesy potato bake. Swap in a spicier sauce for more kick.