Slow Cooker Mississippi Country Ribs

This recipe makes the most tender, meaty ribs that are fall-off-the-fork delicious. It’s a melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Mississippi Country Ribs delight. This comfort food meal requires minimal effort but delivers big flavor and satisfaction, making it perfect for busy (or lazy!) days.

You’ll place just a few ingredients in your slow cooker, which requires zero prep work. Come back hours later to a delicious pot of seasoned and tender country ribs. They will be ready to serve alongside mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. It’s an easy meal that’s always a winner for family dinners.

I love Mississippi-inspired recipes because they’re packed with savory flavor, and the ingredients help deliver deliciously tender meat. I always get requests for my juicy Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. I also shared my succulent Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken recipe. Lastly, my delectable Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Chops recipe was shared. They all use the same tangy and flavorful ingredients that make these recipes so delicious and straightforward. You’ll want to try this one for country ribs!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It requires no special cooking skills
• It uses minimal ingredients
• It’s budget-friendly
• There’s no prep work
• It’s a simple dump-and-go slow cooker effort
• It delivers a hearty, meaty main dish to pair with your favorite side items.

How To Make Slow Cooker Mississippi Country Ribs

STEP 1: Place the country ribs in the slow cooker. Then, sprinkle the ranch and gravy packets all over the top.
STEP 2: Place the half stick of butter on top of the ribs. Arrange the Pepperoncini all over and around the ribs. Pour the juice all around.
STEP 3: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
STEP 4: (Optional) Once the ribs are finished cooking, place the ribs on a foil-lined sheet pan. Baste the ribs with the leftover gravy juice from the slow cooker. Broil for 5-8 minutes before serving.

What Are Mississippi-Style Recipes?

Flavors of tangy dry ranch seasoning mix contribute significantly. A jar of Pepperoncini adds a punch of flavor. Its acidic juice helps create the flavor profile of Mississippi-style recipes that involve meat. The slow cooking helps the taste and acidity penetrate the meat (in this case, pork ribs), making it incredibly tender. You can add other dry seasonings, like a gravy mix, for this recipe.

This also helps to create a sauce. It’s perfect for spooning over your favorite starch, like potatoes, rice, or noodles. Mississippi-style recipes are popular due to their simplicity. You open a few packages and jars. Then, dump the contents over the meat. After that, turn on the slow cooker and walk away. It’s so easy!

What Are Country Ribs?

Interestingly, country ribs are boneless cuts of pork from the shoulder rather than the rib area. They’re called ribs because they’re cut into rib shapes even though they contain no bones. This cut has an abundance of marbling, which helps make it super tender when cooked low and slow. Not only are these ribs super meaty, but this boneless “rib” cut is budget-friendly. 

Do I Need To Brown The Ribs First?

Good news—no! First, place the raw vegetables in the pot. Next, add the other ingredients on top of them. Then, turn on the slow cooker. Finally, you’re good to go!

What To Serve With Mississippi Country Ribs

Serve these tasty ribs over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Add a delicious green veggie like my cheesy green bean casserole. Try these savory air-fryer Brussels sprouts. Or even enjoy my easy broccoli salad. Oh, and don’t forget the garlic bread! Finish it off with my scrumptious Mississippi mud brownies. Try a slice of my Mississippi mud red velvet cheesecake for a special occasion.

Storage

Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days. They can then be reheated on medium-low in a pot on the stovetop. Alternatively, they can be placed back in the slow cooker.

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