Pork Riblets In Slow Cooker

Close-up of a piece of slow cooker pork riblet in bbq sauce.

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Pork Riblets In Slow Cooker

These tender and juicy slow cooker Pork Riblets are seasoned with a savory pork rub and then tossed in barbecue sauce for a deep sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Rest5

Total Time6 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 597kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 lbs pork riblets
1 cup BBQ sauce I used Stubb’s Sticky Sweet
3 tablespoons pork rub I used Famous Dave’s Rib Rub

Instructions

Season all sides of the riblets generously with the pork rub and then place the seasoned riblets at the bottom of a slow cooker. Cover the cooker with the lid.
Cook your crockpot riblets on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
About 10 minutes before the riblets are done, preheat your oven broiler. Carefully remove the bone-tender riblets from the slow cooker using tongs and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Brush the BBQ sauce generously over the riblets and place the baking sheet under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the riblets turn golden brown and the sauce caramelizes.
Allow the riblets to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Season Generously: Don't be shy with the pork rub. It’s key to getting a flavorful crust on the riblets.

Slow and Low: Cooking on low heat ensures the riblets become tender without drying out.

Layer the Flavor: Apply the BBQ sauce in layers; a little before broiling and a final brush after broiling for deep, rich flavor.

Monitor Broiling: Keep a close eye when broiling the riblets to avoid burning the sauce.

Rest Before Serving: Let the riblets rest for about 5 minutes after broiling to allow the juices to redistribute.

Line Your Slow Cooker: Use a slow cooker liner for even easier cleanup.

Broil in Batches: If you have a lot of riblets, broil them in batches to ensure they all get evenly caramelized.

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