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Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Ribs

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Are you ready for one of the easiest slow cooker recipes? These Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Ribs are simple to make, so tender and only require a handful of ingredients. It can be made ahead of time and it’s freezer friendly, too!

A white bowl of shredded slow cooker boneless pork ribs with a metal fork and a blue and white towel on the side.

What Makes These Slow Cooker Boneless Ribs So Amazing?

Freezer-Friendly. This recipe is simple as is, but turning this into a freezer meal makes it even easier. Zero pre-cooking is required for this recipe to be a freezer meal.
Easy. Does it get any easier than adding all of the ingredients to your slow cooker?
Taste. These ribs are fall-apart tender and taste incredible!
Simple. This recipe doesn’t call for a huge list of ingredients or techniques.

A white plate with uncooked boneless ribs, sliced garlic and onions. On the side were small bowls of bbq sauce, applesauce, and brown sugar.

What Goes Into This Recipe?

Only a handful of ingredients are needed to make this delicious slow cooker, freezer meal.

You’ll only need:

  • boneless pork country-style ribs
  • large onion
  • garlic
  • brown sugar
  • apple sauce
  • bbq sauce
  • salt and pepper
A slow cooker with uncooked boneless ribs and sliced onions in it.

How Do You Make These Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Ribs?

Are you ready for the easiest slow cooker recipe around? This is all you need to do:

Lightly salt and pepper your boneless pork ribs on both sides.

Add the ribs, onion, garlic, brown sugar, apple sauce and bbq sauce to your slow cooker. Gently mix it all up. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

Remove meat from the slow cooker. Discard the juices.

Shred the ribs into pieces. Top with fresh bbq sauce. Serve.

A white plate with cooked boneless ribs with onions on it and a round plate with ribs on it too with a metal fork on both.

Frequently Asked Questions

A gallon size resealable bag with uncooked ribs and sauce in it.

Can I Make These Crock Pot Boneless Ribs Into A Freezer Meal?

Absolutely! To freeze, start by adding salt and pepper to your boneless ribs. Mix together all other ingredients. Add all to a freezer safe gallon sized bag—>>here are my favorite reusable bags! Label it and freeze it.

When you are ready to cook them, thaw the freezer bag in the refrigerator and then add to the slow cooker as directed. Cook on low 5-6 hours and enjoy!

This is one of those meals that you can multiply and make for a crowd or you can make for individual servings.

A rectangular white plate with cooked boneless ribs with sliced onions on it.

What Are Country-Style Pork Ribs?

Country-style pork ribs aren’t like the traditional ribs we are used to. First, they are boneless. They are cuts of pork shoulder (what we use for pulled pork) that are marbled for a lot of flavor that makes the meat really tender when cooked low and slow!

Most of the time they are ready to go into your slow cooker but if any of your ribs have the fat cap attached – a thick, even layer of fat attached to one side of the meat – cut it off with a knife before you season it.

A white plate of shredded pork ribs on it and a blue and white towel on the side.

What Kind of BBQ Sauce Should I Use?

My favorite kind of bbq sauce is my Homemade BBQ Sauce – so good! But when I don’t have time to whip it up, I use any original store-bought bbq sauce.

Stay from a flavored bbq sauce like honey bbq so the sauce doesn’t get too sweet. And if you are looking for some extra zing, add some red pepper flakes or sriracha into the bbq sauce. It tastes amazing!

A white bowl of shredded ribs with a metal fork and a blue and white towel on the side.

Looking For More Pork Recipes?

  • Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops– All you need is a handful of ingredients and some seasoning to make these slow cooker smothered pork chops. Delight your senses with each bite!
  • Pulled Pork Sliders – Freezer Meal– Delicious pulled pork sliders – a meal the whole family will love! Juicy pork covered in BBQ sauce served on a slider with make ahead freezer meal options!
  • Instant Pot Pork Chili Verde – This Instant Pot melt-in-your-mouth seared pork chili verde is coated in a sauce that is a perfect balance of mild peppers, tangy lime juice & cilantro.

If you make this meal, I would love to see it! Snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag #happymoneysaver and tagging me @happymoneysaver!

Boneless Country Style BBQ Ribs

Boneless Country Style BBQ Ribs Slow Cooker meal is hearty, delicious, and flavorful!
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Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, slow cooker
Keyword: Boneless Ribs, Country Style Pork Ribs
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 358kcal
Author: Karrie

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs boneless pork country-style ribs
  • 1/2 large onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
  • salt and pepper
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Lightly salt and pepper your boneless pork ribs on both sides. Add all ingredients to your slow cooker. Gently mix it all up.
  • Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Remove meat from slow cooker. Discard juices.
  • Top with 1/2 cup fresh bbq sauce. Serve.

To Freeze:

  • Salt and pepper your boneless ribs. Mix together all other ingredients. Add all to a freezer safe gallon sized bag. Label and freeze.
  • To cook: Thaw the freezer bag and add to slow cooker as directed. Cook on low 5-6 hours.

Notes

Tips
  • If any of your ribs have the fat cap attached – a thick, even layer of fat attached to one side of the meat – cut it off with a knife before you season it.
  • My favorite kind of bbq sauce is my Homemade BBQ Sauce or use any original store-bought bbq sauce.
  • Looking for some extra zing, I add some red pepper flakes or sriracha into my bbq sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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September 16, 2020
Dinner, Family Favorites, Freezer Meals, Pork, Recipes, Slow Cooker

Comments

  1. SKlimo says

    September 12, 2017

    If I am making this ahead of time for my family when I am going out of town for a few days; can I do the freeze method but just put it in the refrigerator? Will it keep for two days?

    Reply
  2. Glee Piche says

    January 19, 2017

    How long would you cook these in the oven.

    Reply
  3. Lauren says

    December 12, 2016

    4 stars
    When I discard the juices could I keep some pieces of onion? Me and my boyfriend like onion a lot and I think it would be good with the chopped onion and the fresh BBQ sauce

    Reply
  4. Kimberly says

    August 15, 2016

    5 stars
    I made these boneless ribs exactly as directed, and they were delicious! Even my very picky husband loved them, and we are looking forward to enjoying a few batches of these after our baby arrives.

    Reply
  5. Shala says

    July 7, 2016

    I don’t have any apples or apple sauce. Can I use apple juice?

    Reply
  6. buffalowind says

    May 10, 2016

    3 stars
    Are you serious about discarding the meat juices and sauces created in the cooking process and then adding a bought in BBQ sauce?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      May 11, 2016

      That was the OLD me…or the crazy busy sometimes me (aka survival mode me) but if I have time I make a homemade BBQ sauce that is to die for!

      Reply
  7. karen says

    April 27, 2016

    so glad I found your recipe, tried it and loved it. Blogging about it soon.

    Reply
  8. Claudia says

    April 1, 2016

    Where do you buy boneless ribs?

    Reply
    • Karen Zielke says

      June 24, 2016

      5 stars
      I found them at Sam’s Club.

      Reply
    • Slicey says

      January 11, 2018

      I find them at any grocery store. Sometimes they are labeled as country ribs. If you’re not sure, or you don’t see them in the meat case, just ask the butcher if they have them.

      Reply
  9. Nicki says

    February 17, 2016

    Looks delicious! Where can you find boneless pork ribs? At my grocery, we only have boned ribs or pork tenderloin.

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      February 22, 2016

      Hi Nicki, you can do the boned ribs if you must, but you will have to remove all the bones after cooking. I like to save myself time so I get the boneless.

      Reply
      • Claudia says

        April 1, 2016

        OK but where do you get boneless?

      • Karen Zielke says

        June 24, 2016

        5 stars
        I found them at Sam’s Club.

      • Amy says

        August 5, 2018

        5 stars
        Save a lot has their own butcher. Found an 8 piece rib pack for $4. Their meat is comparable to publix or winn Dixie but half the price.

      • Shirley g says

        August 9, 2018

        And Save a Lots pork is scrumptious and always fresh. Recipe in my crock pot as I write! Trying it out for first time..

  10. Gail says

    January 23, 2016

    What about using beef ribs? I am not a fan of pork ribs.

    Reply
  11. Kassandra says

    December 9, 2015

    I’ve never done freeze ahead of time crock pot meals. Just because I feel you would lose flavor? But looking at this one I am wondering if it would taste better because you are kind of marinating it? Have you tried both methods?

    Reply
  12. Colleen says

    October 14, 2015

    This sounds delicious. I’m going to test it out this weekend. Any suggestions for some great side dishes to go with it?

    Reply
    • Happy.MoneySaver says

      October 14, 2015

      I love a good potato salad, french fries or corn on the cob!

      Reply
    • Peggy says

      January 14, 2019

      My favorite combination is Ribs, of course, potato salad, baked beans topped with pieces of bacon that are crisp topped with brown sugar, and corn on the cob. Yummy.

      Reply
  13. Babs says

    October 13, 2015

    Your recipe sounds great but I’m curious. Why do you discard the juices after cooking? I expect a good bit of fat cooks out of the ribs. Is that the reason? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Happy.MoneySaver says

      October 13, 2015

      Yes, the juice is the fatty grease from the ribs. Adding in the fresh BBQ sauce makes a big difference to the meal!

      Reply
  14. Carol says

    September 7, 2015

    5 stars
    I was wondering if you could use the bone in ribs?

    Reply
    • Happy.MoneySaver says

      September 7, 2015

      You definitely could but then you would need to either pull the bones off–or hopefully the meat would fall off the bone because it is so tender. I find that the boneless is best in the crock pot and the bones are best in the oven or on the grill.

      Reply
  15. Chellie says

    October 1, 2014

    I love your recipes! Thanks for sharing. It seems as if some of your freezer recipes cooked and then frozen, and some are frozen and then cooked?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      October 1, 2014

      Yep!

      Reply
  16. Garen says

    September 4, 2014

    4 stars
    Your recipe says to combine all the ingredients in the crock pot. But then at the end it says to top the ribs with 1/2 cup fresh BBQ sauce. So am I to put 1 1/2 cups of BBQ sauce into the slow cooker OR just 1 cup and save the other 1/2 for after they are done?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      September 4, 2014

      Usually the bottle is around 2 cups of sauce I find, so depending on the bottle you choose, save the last little bit out for topping.

      Reply
  17. Rebecca says

    January 6, 2014

    Do you have the nutritional information for this recipe? Also, what is the best way to re-heat the leftovers for the next day?

    Reply
    • Judy says

      December 13, 2015

      Go to MyFitnessPal.com and sign in. CLick on food, then click on recipes. You can get individual food and/or full recipe nutritional info.

      Reply
  18. Inga Guenther says

    December 3, 2013

    4 stars
    This looks AMAZING! I can tell just by the ingredients that it will be! Going to try it next weekend! Thanks! Just found your site and am anxious to look it over! Only myself and my husband at home now, so cooking and freezing on the weekends makes sense and will save me time during the week. Just have to remember to thaw and I’m golden!

    Reply
  19. Cori Farmer says

    November 12, 2013

    I made it this weekend and it did not flake like yours in the picture at all. Maybe I need to cook it on high? The flavor was good and I was hoping it would fall apart more than it did.

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      November 12, 2013

      Hmmm…maybe cook it a bit longer? If my meat is not fall apart tender I usually cook it a few more hours. Slowcookers can vary, some will cook hotter than others.

      Reply
  20. lisa says

    November 11, 2013

    i tried this ribs in the crock pot sunday and it was wonderful– thank you for sharing — i have been trying to try new things o get out of the funk of the same ole stuff— this works great — simple easy — had all the ingredients too — whiched helped — thank you

    Reply
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