My brother begs me to make these every weekend because they are so tender and take 3 ingredients

These slow cooker 3-ingredient BBQ country style ribs are the kind of meal my brother begs me to make every weekend. They come out fall-apart tender, sticky, and saucy with almost no effort at all. This is one of those small-town, busy-family recipes that’s been passed around at potlucks and game days because it uses just three simple ingredients and the slow cooker does all the work. If you’re looking for a foolproof, crowd-pleasing dinner that tastes like you fussed all day, this is it.

These ribs are wonderful piled onto a plate with creamy coleslaw and buttery mashed potatoes or baked beans to soak up the extra sauce. For a lighter option, serve them with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables. They’re also great tucked into soft sandwich buns with pickles and a little extra BBQ sauce for an easy game-day spread. I like to set out a tray of the ribs right in the foil pans with some tongs so everyone can help themselves family-style.

Servings: 6

4–5 pounds bone-in country style pork ribs
1 (18–20 ounce) bottle thick barbecue sauce, plus extra for serving if desired
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed