This is one of the easiest, and most delicious slow cooker Country Rib recipes you're gonna come across...I promise.
The combination of Maple syrup and Sriracha give a nice, yet mild sweet-and-spicy flavor to the boneless ribs.
There's a little bit of sweet heat on these tender braised pork ribs and they are easy peasy with one-pan-clean-up!
I first made this recipe on the stove top, but I wanted an easier recipe so I adjusted the cooking method for a slow cooker. I am so glad I did!
You'll love this recipe!
- Easy-to-make and easy-clean up!
- Hearty, flavorful and delicious: the flavor combination is unbelievable!
Here's what you'll need!
How to make it:
Not much to say here...put all the ingredients in the slow cooker, whisk it together, add the ribs, and cook about 4-6 hours.
I usually serve these with smoked Gouda grits and so I've included that in the recipe card below.
These sweet and spicy slow cooker ribs are usually ready in about 4-6 hours.
What are Country style ribs?
Country ribs are pork ribs that come from the chuck, or shoulder area of the pig. Sometimes they include the "bone", (which is technically the shoulder blade) or boneless.
I've used both in this recipe and either way, they come out tender and delicious!
Are there other names for Country Style ribs?
Different grocers often label country style ribs as Boneless Country Style, Country Style or Chuck Ribs.
What is Sriracha sauce?
Sriracha sauce, also known as "rooster sauce" is a hot chili sauce supposedly developed in Sri Racha, Thailand. It is a red pepper sauce that ranks between 1,000-2,500 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) on the Scoville Heat Index.
To give you an idea of the degree of heat, Tabasco sauce ranks on the SHU between 2,500-5,000 on the Scoville index.
Serving tips:
Whether you use bone-in or boneless country ribs, the meat is gonna cut and shred beautifully!
If you want a "rib" presentation on your plate, use tongs and gently remove the rib and plate it; if you're serving a larger group, cut the ribs into bite-sized pieces then plate
8 ribs feeds 2-3 people, depending upon whom you're feeding! At our house, I serve these sweet heat country ribs with maple baked beans and grits, and it's just enough for the three of us.
If you're in a quandry about how many packages to buy, buy two; you can always reheat or shred and make sandwiches...plus that, most men I know will eat about 3 of these meaty ribs
Slow cooker Country Ribs are a great way to enjoy barbecue ribs when it's too hot to cook outside!
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- No Mayo Coleslaw
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Sweet Heat Country Ribs
Ingredients
Braising Liquid
- 3 lbs. country ribs
- 4 cups beef stock
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce also known as rooster sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 oz. tomato paste
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon marjoram
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Gouda Grits
- 1 cup grits
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz. Gouda cheese shredded
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in slow cooker4 cups beef stock, 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, 1 cup barbecue sauce, 3 oz. tomato paste, ½ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon marjoram, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Add ribs; cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours3 lbs. country ribs
Grit Preparation (makes 4 servings)
- Shred cheese and set aside6 oz. Gouda cheese
- Bring 2 cups of water to boil
- Add 1 cup quick cooking grits (not instant grits) to boiling water1 cup grits
- Add 1 cup of cream to grits; combine well1 cup heavy cream
- Add shredded Gouda cheese; stir well; season to taste with salt and pepper; reduce heat to simmer and cover until ready to serve6 oz. Gouda cheese, salt and pepper
Notes
- This recipe is based on 3 lbs. of boneless country ribs, which is about 8 ribs. If you use more ribs, add more broth--enough to cover the ribs in the cooker.
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Nutrition Estimate
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