Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Ribs

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2½ – 3 pounds boneless country style pork ribs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 green bell pepper

  chopped
• ½ cup yellow onion

  chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic

  minced
• 1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup light brown sugar

  packed
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

• 1 Spray a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray.
• 2 Add vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Season the ribs
  with salt and pepper. Add the ribs to the pan and sear until lightly browned on
  all sides, working in batches if necessary. Transfer the ribs to the slow
  cooker.
• 3 Drain the oil out of the skillet then melt the butter over medium heat. Add the
  chopped bell pepper and onion and sauté until softened. Add the minced garlic
  and cook for 1 additional minute, stirring frequently so it doesn't burn. Remove
  from heat.
• 4 Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar
  to the skillet and mix until combined. Pour the sauce over the ribs in the slow
  cooker.
• 5 Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (recommended) or high for 3 to 4 hours;
  the meat should be tender when done. Be sure the internal temperature reaches at
  least 145°F to safely serve, however, we highly recommend aiming for 190°F, this
  helps break down the connective tissue for super tender fall-apart meat.
• 6 Chop the ribs into small pieces, then serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
  Smother with the tomato sauce from the crockpot and add freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Info