Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 4 hours
Servings: 2
If you love fall-off-the-bone ribs but want to avoid the hassle of grilling or oven roasting, this Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs recipe is perfect for you! Seasoned with a dry rib rub, pink salt, and freshly ground black pepper, then slow-cooked with sugar-free barbecue sauce, these ribs come out tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pork ribs
- Pink salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1.25 oz. package dry rib-seasoning rub
- ½ cup sugar-free barbecue sauce
Directions
- Preheat your slow cooker on high with the crock insert in place.
- Generously season the pork ribs with pink salt, black pepper, and the dry rib-seasoning rub.
- Stand the ribs upright along the walls of the slow cooker insert, with the bonier side facing inward.
- Coat both sides of the ribs with enough sugar-free barbecue sauce to cover.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Serve hot and enjoy the tender, flavorful ribs!
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 956
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Proteins: 68 g
- Fats: 72 g
Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Ribs
- Use a dry rib rub to boost flavor without added sugars.
- Choose sugar-free BBQ sauce to keep the recipe low-carb and keto-friendly.
- Serve with low-carb sides like roasted veggies or cauliflower mash.