Enjoy the sweet and tangy flavor of Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Ribs this summer with only 4 ingredients.
I love bbq ribs and was so excited when I found the new (affiliate link) Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style BBQ sauce at the grocery store.
This Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Ribs recipe only has 3 ingredients, plus the pork rub.
You can skip the pork rub if you like. It is not necessary but it does add another layer of flavor. I always use a pork rub when I make ribs.
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Prep
- Prepare the ribs: Remove the ribs from the packaging and rinse under cold water. Place the ribs down on a cookie sheet or other flat surface. Use the tip of a sharp knife to separate the piece of the membrane (silverskin) from the back of the pork ribs. Use a piece of paper towel to hold on to the slippery membrane and pull the membrane from the backside of the rack of ribs. You may need to repeat a few more times if the membrane does not come off in one piece.
- Cover the ribs with Pork Rub: Heavily coat both sides of the ribs with pork rub. Use clean hands to rub the seasoning all over the ribs. Cover the ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. The longer the better.
Pork Rubs
There are many fine pork rubs available at the grocery stores these days. It is very easy to make a homemade sweet and spicy pork rub of your own. You can customize it to suit the flavors you love the most.
I like a little spice in my pork rubs so I will add more heat. If you like a sweeter pork rub add a little more brown sugar.
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb slab of pork ribs
- 1 bottle Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style BBQ Sauce (affiliate link)
- 1 can pineapple bits
- pork rub (optional)
Directions
- Mix the ingredients for the rub together if making.
- Remove the thin membrane from the backside of the rack of ribs
- Rub the pork rub over both sides of the ribs. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Place the ribs into the crock pot, cutting them into pieces if needed to fit, place the thickest ribs at the bottom.
- Mix the Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and pineapple bits. Pour over the ribs.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours until the meat is cooked through.
- Once done remove the ribs from the crock pot and place them on a cookie sheet. Place in the oven under the broiler at 450 F. degrees and broil for 10 minutes until browned. Brush the ribs with more bbq sauce before serving.
More crock pot recipes can be found on my Crock Pot Recipe page
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Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Ribs
Ingredients
- 5 pound rack of ribs
- 1 cup Baby Ray's Hawaiian BBQ Sauce + more for basting.
- 1 cup pineapple bits (drained)
- 1 cup pork rub ((sweet and spicy pork rub))
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients for the rub together if making.
- Remove the thin membrane from the backside of the rack of ribs
- Rub the pork rub over both sides of the ribs. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Place the ribs into the crock pot, cutting them into pieces if needed to fit, place the thickest ribs at the bottom.
- Mix the Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and pineapple bits. Pour over the ribs.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours until the meat is cooked through.
- Once done remove the ribs from the crock pot and place them on a cookie sheet. Place in the oven under the broiler at 450 F. degrees and broil for 10 minutes until browned. Brush the ribs with more bbq sauce before serving.
Recipe Expert Tips
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, Natural Apple Flavored
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Mix the brown sugar, liquid smoke, and all the spices in a small bowl.
- Cut the rack of rib into sections that will fit inside your crock pot.
- Rub both sides of the ribs with the dry rub.
- Place the ribs into the crock pot and allow to marinate overnight or at least an hour.
Renee
Will it make a difference if you brown ribs lightly b4 putting them into crockpot ?
Arlene Mobley
Renee
I don't think you would get the same color or flavor if you brown before cooking. The lovely color comes from the sugars in in the bbq sauce and pineapple pieces.
Laurie
Hi Arlene -- I just discovered your site and am thrilled with the selection of recipes and all the other great information you generously share! I love ribs, but have always been hesitant (or intimidated) to make them, but this crock pot recipe looks too good (and easy) to pass up. Question: Did you use spareribs or baby backs? Can either one be used in this recipe? Thank you so much!
Arlene Mobley
Laurie
Thank you so much. Readers like you are behind the inspiration of all my recipes. You could use any type of ribs you have on hand. I used baby back ribs. Thank you for being a reader. I appreciate it very much that you took the time to leave a comment. Enjoy the recipe! I plan on enjoying this recipe myself on Memorial Day!
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting
Oh y word this looks amazing! I recently purchased a crock pot and now I´m scouring the internet for recipes.. I can´t wait to make these!
Arlene Mobley
Johlene
You won't be disappointed these ribs turned out awesome!
Brittany
You had me at crockpot ribs! I love both items! I can't wait till I see a good sale on ribs and can try these out! Thanks for the recipe! Pinned!
Arlene Mobley
Brittany
You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living}
These look so delicious and I think my husband will just love them! Can't wait to try soon:)
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Shannon!
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories
I love making ribs in the slow cooker and wouldn't do it any other way! Thanks for an amazing recipe.
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Karen!
Kim Cargile (Life at 523)
Ooohh, this looks delish!! I always forget about making ribs for dinner, I will have to do this for my family. It looks super simple and something my boys would love. Thanks for posting, found you on Favorite things Thursday.
Arlene Mobley
Kim
Thanks for stopping by!
Katherines Corner
yummmm, we love BBQ ribs. I invite you to share at my Thursday hop. You can link up through Sat midnight) xo
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Katie!