3-Ingredient BBQ Country-Style Ribs

When you want a hearty, satisfying dinner without a long ingredient list, these 3-Ingredient BBQ Country-Style Ribs are an excellent choice. Tender pork ribs are slowly cooked until they become incredibly juicy, then coated in rich barbecue sauce for a sticky, flavorful finish.

The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity. You only need three main ingredients, yet the finished ribs taste like they have been cooking all day. Slow cooking gives the pork plenty of time to become tender while allowing the barbecue sauce to soak into the meat.

Whether you're preparing a casual family dinner, a weekend meal, or food for a backyard gathering, this recipe is an easy way to put a comforting barbecue-style dish on the table.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

These ribs are especially useful when you want maximum flavor with minimal preparation.

• Only three main ingredients are needed.

• The slow cooker does most of the work.

• The pork becomes tender and juicy.

• Barbecue sauce creates a sweet, smoky, savory coating.

• There is very little preparation involved.

• The recipe pairs well with classic barbecue side dishes.

• It is easy to prepare ahead of time.

Ingredients

You only need three ingredients:

• 2 1/2 to 3 pounds country-style pork ribs

• 2 cups barbecue sauce, divided

• 1 packet dry onion soup mix

Choose a barbecue sauce that you already enjoy because its flavor will be prominent in the finished dish. A smoky sauce works beautifully, while a sweeter sauce creates a more caramelized finish.

Step 1: Prepare the Ribs

Start by removing the country-style ribs from their packaging.

Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps the sauce adhere to the meat more effectively.

If the ribs are particularly large, you can cut them into smaller portions. Keeping the pieces relatively similar in size helps them cook more evenly.

There is no need for an elaborate seasoning mixture because the onion soup mix and barbecue sauce provide plenty of flavor.

Step 2: Prepare the Slow Cooker

Lightly spray the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Spread a small amount of barbecue sauce across the bottom of the slow cooker. This creates a flavorful base for the ribs and helps prevent the meat from sticking directly to the bottom.

Step 3: Add the Onion Soup Mix

Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the ribs.

Try to distribute it across all sides of the pork rather than concentrating it in one area.

The dried onion and seasonings add a savory depth to the ribs as they cook and blend with the barbecue sauce to create a rich cooking liquid.

Step 4: Add the Barbecue Sauce

Place the ribs into the slow cooker.

Pour approximately half of the barbecue sauce over the pork, turning the ribs gently if necessary so they become coated.

Reserve the remaining sauce for later.

It is tempting to use all the sauce immediately, but saving some for the final stage gives the ribs a fresh, thick layer of barbecue flavor after they have finished cooking.

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