Super Easy Country-Style Ribs

Growing up, our mom made sweet, tangy, smoked country style ribs. How I loved coming home from church to the delicious aroma as soon as I walked through the door.

Super Easy Country-Style Ribs

Average Rating: 4.260869

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 hours
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
  • 2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs

Instructions

  • 1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, seasoned salt and, if desired, liquid smoke. Add ribs; turn to coat. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
  • 2. Remove pork to a serving plate. Skim fat from cooking liquid. If desired, transfer to a small saucepan to thicken; bring to a boil and cook 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Serve with ribs.

    To make ahead:
    In a large airtight container, combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, seasoned salt and, if desired, liquid smoke. Add pork; seal bag and freeze. To use, place container in refrigerator 48 hours or until ribs are completely thawed. Cook as directed.

Nutrition Facts

6 ounces cooked pork: 550 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 2003mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein.