Can you freeze raw ribs?

The key to freezing raw ribs is to make sure they are wrapped tightly with several layers of plastic wrap and foil or freezer paper to keep air from reaching the meat. If wrapped tightly with several layers and placed in a deep freeze in a constant frozen state, frozen ribs can maintain good texture for 9-12 months.

Can I put frozen ribs in the crockpot?

We don't recommend cooking frozen food in the crock pot. The USDA states on their website , "Always thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker." Frozen ingredients in a slow cooker can mean the meal sits at an unsafe temperature for too long and become a breeding ground for bacteria to grow. So, be sure to thaw your frozen ribs or any freezer meal first using one of our safe thawing methods .

Can you freeze leftovers?

If you cooked your ribs and want to freeze leftovers, let them cool completely and then follow the same guidelines as above. Wrap tightly and place in the back of the freezer. To rewarm, let thaw completely in the fridge and then warm in the microwave in short segments.

Can you make ribs in the Instant Pot?

Yes! We've written a recipe for Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs .

How do I defrost frozen ribs?

1. The best way to thaw frozen ribs, both cooked or uncooked, is to place them in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours. 2. If you need a quicker way to defrost them, place the ribs in a zip-top plastic bag, squeeze out all the air, and seal tightly. Submerge the bag in cold water, replacing the water every 30 minutes until they are thawed. This usually takes a few hours. 3. The last resort is to thaw them in the microwave using the defrost setting, but it may cook the edges of your ribs.

Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs (So Easy!)

Name: Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 10 min
Cuisine: BBQ
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 (2 to 2 1/2 pound) racks pork baby back ribs, trimmed; 1 to 2 cups BBQ sauce (either use our Killer Homemade BBQ Sauce or your favorite store-bought version)

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Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs

You don’t need a smoker or to heat up your kitchen with the oven for hours to make amazing ribs. Your slow cooker and a few minutes under the broiler will do all the hard work for you, resulting in fall-off-the-bone, caramelized BBQ ribs.

Yield: 6 servings (4-5 ribs per serving) 1x

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 7 hoursTotal: 7 hours 10 minutes

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 (2 to 2 1/2 pound) racks pork baby back ribs, trimmed
1 to 2 cups BBQ sauce (either use our Killer Homemade BBQ Sauce or your favorite store-bought version)

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Instructions

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In a small bowl, use a small spoon to stir together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and maple syrup to make a paste.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and then rub the paste all over both sides of the racks. (Freezing instructions begin here.) Optional: You can wrap the ribs in a few layers of plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 24 hours at this point to enhance the flavor.
Arrange the ribs around the perimeter of a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker, with the meaty side facing outward and the wider end at the bottom. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 7 hours, until the ribs are tender. (We do not recommend cooking on High.)
Position the top oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler. Preheat the broiler. Cover a sheet pan with foil.
Using tongs, transfer the ribs to the sheet pan with bone side up and meaty side down. Brush BBQ sauce on the top side and broil for 2 to 4 minutes, until they start to brown. Flip and brush the other side with sauce. Broil for 6-10 more minutes, until well browned, brushing with sauce every few minutes.
Tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve with remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

Freeze For Later: Follow Steps 1 and 2. Either cut the racks in half and place in a gallon-sized freezer bag OR wrap the full racks in several layers of plastic wrap and foil. Seal tightly and freeze.

Prepare From Frozen: Thaw. Follow Steps 3 through 6.

Notes/Tips

Instant Pot Ribs: We’ve tediously tested and nailed the recipe for Instant Pot Ribs, too! We love how fast you can cook ribs using this method.
It’s important to place your rib rack in the crock pot the right way. Arrange the ribs around the perimeter of a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker, with the meaty side facing outward and the wider end at the bottom.
Be sure to let the ribs rest for 10 minutes or so under foil so the juices can redistribute before cutting them.

Cuisine: BBQ Method: Slow Cooker

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