Crock Pot Ribs - Super tender, ready to fall off the bone ribs and they're made in the crock pot.
Happy Monday everyone. Well, have you noticed anything different here today? Hmmm? Let's see, could it be my very own URL, or my new fancy blog header, or maybe just a whole entire NEW PAGE? Yes, you got it. This is my new blog design. What do you think? Chances are, you were redirected here from my former page, so take a second to bookmark this new URL so you can get here easier in the future.
With all this new blog stuff I've been working on, I've also been listening to you about what kind of recipes you want. I know you all love a good crock pot recipe. I just happen to be a crock pot recipe snob. I am not sharing a crock pot recipe, unless I am absolutely and totally in love with it. So, with that being said, I am in love with this crock pot rib recipe. My only downfall with this was that I really should have made two racks for all of us. One rack fed 3 of us (the little ones won't touch anything I cook these days), but just barely. So if you are 3 or more, make two racks.
The thing about me and ribs is, I'm never sure exactly what to do with that "silver" on the back. You know, that tough covering over the backside of the ribs. After some research on how to remove it, I found that it doesn't actually have to be removed. It can be scored with a sharp knife instead. I scored it, or rather, I slashed/stabbed it several times, man that stuff is tough and there was no way I could have removed it with the time crunch I was under.
The key to these ribs is when you put them in the crock pot, you put them in standing. Yes, that's what I said, standing up. This is the way to prevent them from turning into pulled pork, which is how all of my crock pot pork comes out, even when not intended.
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Crock Pot Ribs
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There are many ideas as to what one is supposed to serve with ribs. I prefer to go mac and cheese.
So that's it, my very first post on the new site. I'd love to hear what you think of the new format (and the recipe, of course)!
Coco (@Got2Run4Me) says
Oh, I am so intimidated by cooking meat other than ground beef or chicken breasts, but this sounds easy and delicious!
(Stopping by from SitsGirls Comment Love!)
foodyschmoody says
You can do it, I promise, it's so easy!
Lucy says
Congrats on your very own url!! I know how exciting it was for us when we moved from blogger. Your ribs look fantastic!! Pinning.
foodyschmoody says
Thank you Lucy! Very exciting, but definitely a bit more scary.
Cher @ Designs by Studio C says
Wow!! That looks like a fabulous recipe especially since it is cooked in the crock pot - my favorite! I really want to try this... Thank you for sharing!
Cher @ Designs by Studio C
Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says
I've got to try this. Pinning.
angela says
looks delicious! pinning and can't wait to try... site looks great btw!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Angela, I'm basically hyperventilating all day today waiting to notice some major catastrophe! Tell me it gets easier!
DeDe@DesignedDecor says
Wow, this looks amazing and I love how easy they are to make! Pinning!
Damaris Mia // Le Magnifique Blog says
This looks amazing! I've got a rack of ribs in the freezer - I've just got to try this! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Stopping by here from #SITSBlogging.
Danielel says
I've always wondered how to get ribs and not pulled pork from the crock pot....so glad I found this! Sounds delish, and I know Hubby would love it for Valentine's weekend. Thanks bunches!
Cher says
What a great idea! My husband loves ribs but I have had no idea how to cook them to surprise them (he grills them usually) - I can do this! #SITSBlogging
Shelby says
Love ribs in the crockpot! Yours look delicious 🙂
Chelsea says
This looks amazing! I tried making ribs in the crockpot once and they were awful. I definitely didn't do a lot of the things you did (like the bag, or even the position of the rack of ribs). Thanks for the tips and recipe!!
foodyschmoody says
Oh Chelsea, those slow cooker liners are pretty much my new best friends. The reason I avoid the crock pot so much is the clean up. You just have to take out the bag and it's clean! Some of the generic ones aren't great and break easily, so I'd stick w/ the name brand if you give them a try.
Dee says
I love Crock-Pot recipes, but I've never made ribs in mine. This looks so good that I'll have to try this! Visiting from the SITS challenge--have a great day, and I love your site! 🙂
Crystal says
I'm a crock pot fanatic (which you'll see on my blog)! I also manage a G+ group called The Crock Pot Crowd. Would love you to share this. Visiting from SITS comment challenge!
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/114827774947567444997
foodyschmoody says
Sounds great, thanks Crystal. I will head over.
Kimberly @ A time to freeze says
Love the new design! It looks really cute and clean. This recipe sounds awesome! I've never cooked ribs before and my husband would be ecstatic if I made this for him. Pinning!
Lydia Filgueras says
This sounds great. We recently had these cut into single meaty ribs and served over fries with the gravy. It was awesome.
Dana says
Those look insanely delicious and AMAZING! I am totally pinning this recipe as my husband loves ribs!!! #SITSBlogging
Christina says
My husband is going to love this! Like you, every time I cook pork in the crock-pot it becomes pulled pork. Good thing tomorrow is a shopping day. I have a feeling ribs will be on the menu for later this week.
Stopping by from SITS Comment Love. 🙂
Darcel {The Mahogany Way} says
Those ribs look pretty good. I haven't cooked with my crockpot in a long time. My oldest loves ribs! Stopping by from SITS.
Cyndi says
This looks delicious and I just pinned it! A good alternative to BBQ ribs my family loves! Visiting from SITS Blogging.
Denise says
Oh, those look good. MUST.TRY. I hate these winter months when I can't get to my BBQ.Dropping by from SITSGirls.
Cheryl @ Artzzle says
Wow, I'm not much of a cook . . . but I CAN DO THIS . . . if it's really this easy. Guess I won't know till I try. You stopped by my place through SITS so I'm returning the favor. Decided to follow too . . . maybe I'll learn something. Thanks.
foodyschmoody says
Cheryl, I promise they ARE that easy! I swear! Thanks so much for coming over and following me, I truly appreciate it.
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
Hubby is going to thank you for this. I never thought to do ribs in the crock pot! I always dry out my ribs and they're very disappointing needless to say. I look forward to these!
foodyschmoody says
I've had trouble w/ ribs in the past too, this is, for sure the only way I will cook them from now on.
DB Landes says
Just a couple of notes: 1. I'm seriously jealous of the pic with Gordon Ramsey 2. I'm seriously jealous of the way those ribs look.
I am awful at making ribs. It's so unfortunate because ribs are one of my husband's favorite foods. I'm pinning this recipe to my Dinner board and hoping it works out. Wish me luck! #SITSblogging
foodyschmoody says
My ribs have never been stellar either, until these ones. I promise you can make these ones and make them well! As for Gordon Ramsay, I wish I could be all cool and say it was no big deal, BUT it was a HUGE deal. I've really got to post the whole story soon, he was in my home and I cooked for him! Craziness.
Diana Griffith says
I've been wanting to do some ribs in the crock pot. This will be perfect. I'll definitely be trying them soon.
I'm also a crockpot snob. There are so many just so-so recipes out there, its hard to find truly good ones. Thanks for the recipe!
Dena says
These look wonderful and we just picked up some baby back ribs. I might try this tomorrow. #SITSBlogging
Dee Williamson says
Wow, I can make ribs now! I'm totally pinning this for later. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
And how cool was it to meet Gordon Ramsey?! I would be speechless.
(Stopping by from the SITS Girls "Spread The Comment Love" challenge)
foodyschmoody says
Dee, not only did I meet him, I cooked for him!!! The highlight of my life, well, with the exception of my kids! One of these days soon, I'll post about my Gordon Ramsay experience. thanks for coming to visit the new blog!
Crystal @TwoChicsAndABlog says
Congrats on the new blog and URL! These ribs look great. I love ribs and I usually prepare them in my crockpot so they are so tender. #sitsblogging
Chrissie says
Oh my goodness I have a huge craving for ribs now! This sounds easy for a delicious meal and I will probably make them this week! (I think they would be the perfect snow day meal).
Chrissie says
Also, I HAVE to hear more about how you got to meet and cook for Gordon Ramsay. I LOVE HIM (sorry, I'm such a nerd).
foodyschmoody says
Ha! Chrissie, I have gotten so many comments about this picture and I guess it's really not fair of me to post the picture and not explain. I have been working on a post about it for so long. I promise I will get it up soon. I will tell you this as a teaser though, 1. He was in my home 2. I cooked for him. 3. I was on t.v. for like 30 seconds 4. He smells dreamy in person
Thanks so much for dropping by, I hope you will stay tuned
Delia @ Blog Formatting says
OMG, these look so mouth watering, Christine! I'm super lucky that I ate already and it's also so late that I know I'm not supposed to snack onto anything! Love love ribs and these look awesome indeed! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sarah says
Aren't ribs the most perfect food? And these look FANTASTIC!
foodyschmoody says
Aww, thanks Sarah. I actually was just over nosing around on your site, so it was a great surprise to see you just left me a comment. I love the look of your page. I'm also your newest FB follower. Thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to comment. 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks I'm following you too! You have great recipes, glad to meet you!
Dawn says
This does sound good. I recently pulled out my crock pot and have been making more recipes in it, and I'm always looking for new ones. I don't like the fact that so many of them call for processed foods and canned soup. Stopping by from SITS. Loved checking out the site. So many good recipes here. I'll be back!
foodyschmoody says
Hi Dawn, Oh, I'm so glad to hear you like what you see here. I am guilty of using the soups here and there, but I don't love to either. The name of your blog has me intrigued, I'll be by to check it out. 🙂
Prototype Mama says
I love cooking in a crock pot but I have to say that I've never tried cooking ribs! Those look yummy!
Renee'sKitchenAdventures says
I often make ribs in the slow cooker. It's a real time saver! Love the new lok!
foodyschmoody says
thanks for saying so. I sort of feel like a high school girl showing off a new haircut, I feel good about it, but nervous what others will think 🙂
Cherie @ incherieswords says
This looks too good not to try! I'm using my crockpot a lot more now and this is definitely one I'm going to try. Thanks for sharing. Pinned!
Courtney says
I absolutely love ribs in the crockpot! So tender.
I like to broil mine for a few minutes after they're done to really blacken them and crisp the top up a bit. Perfection!
Love from SITS!
Kara says
I have never made a rack of ribs before, but these sure look delicious! Thanks so much for linking them up! 🙂