I love my slow cooker and I love beef ribs. So when I decided to cook up a bunch of these "fall off the bone ribs" with Guinness my favorite Irish beer I knew I'd have a winner!  And don't worry if you can't have alcohol, just replace the beer with Root Beer or Dr. Pepper.
Every time I use my slow cooker and enjoy the mouthwatering results I promise myself to use it more often.
Of course, we know how that goes….sigh
I’ve often thought of leaving my slow cooker on the counter, but my wife doesn’t think it looks good there, so it waits patiently in my pantry for a chance to cook up something delicious for me.
I’ll just have to keep coming up with tantalizing recipes like my Guinness Beef Ribs to reinforcement my commitment to slow cooking.
The ribs were super easy to make (it’s a slow cooker….duh) and if you don’t have any beer in the house, try root beer, Dr. Pepper or your favorite cola.
It won’t be exact but you shouldn’t notice much of a difference in the recipe. The ribs will come out just about the same, with just a hint more sweetness from the soda.
Just follow my simple instructions and prepare yourself for moans and groans from the table as your friends and family devour these ribs.
This recipe will work well with pork ribs as well, so cook up some deliciousness my friends!
If you love your slow cooker you might also enjoy these recipes:
- Tangerine Sticky Ribs
- Chicken Merlot
- Ginger Beer BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- Wild Boar (and pulled pork sliders)
Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Ribs
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 5-6 pounds beef ribs
- 1 bottle Guinness beer
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce- I used Uncle Matty's Spicy Red Sauce
Instructions
- Add chopped onion and garlic with olive oil in your slow cooker on the saute setting, allow to cook for a few minutes.
- Add ribs on top of onions and season them with sea salt and black pepper.
- Add in all of the remaining ingredients, turning your slow cooker to low.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- When ribs are done, remove them from the slow cooker pouring sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan.
- Pour off excess grease from liquid and reduce liquid in the saucepan over high heat until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve sauce over ribs and enjoy!
Nutrition
I used my favorite spicy red sauce that my friend Uncle Matty makes right here in Florida. If you can’t get Uncle Matty’s Spicy Red Sauce, your favorite barbecue sauce will work well.
You might also like my slow cooker Ginger Beer Baby Back Ribs.
stella venturelli says
Hello Chef,
How long do I cook this in a pressure cooker?
Thanks,
Stella
Chef Dennis Littley says
I’m not sure Stella, I’ve never used a pressure cooker
Bongiwe shongwe says
The style of cooking and blending with the ingridients is just amazing .Thanks chef! I really loved the chicken and shrimp and making it wasnt so hard at all.
bonnie says
After making your coq au vin, I had to make something else of yours! Thanks! These ribs are a BIG hit! I love how perfect your flavoring is for these recipes! Now Im making your 4 bean beer chili tonight.
Jon-Eric Miller says
First time making ribs, and they came out great! I did use White instead of Red Wine Vinegar, and replaced the Guinness with a Maple-Bourbon Hard Cider. Also a rack of pork instead of beef ribs.
Ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and very flavourful even without the sauce! I popped them in the broiler for about 7 minutes to get a nice browning on the outside.
I’ll definitely be making these again.
Suzanne Snell says
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Chef Dennis Littley says
you have to sign up via the website Suzanne. There is a double opt-in I’m required to use.
Lucinda says
I tried thus recipe today and it turned out delicious. I bit greasy, but once you sort out the grease it’s ok.
I used non alcohol dark beer, and bull’s eye guinness bbq sauce and red wine.
I totally recommend this recipe. Next time I will try it with pork ribs.
Sierra says
Hi Chef,
What can I use as a substitute of red wine vinegar? Red wine? Thanks!
Chef Dennis Littley says
you could use cider vinegar or just red wine.
Tammy says
Have them in the crockpot now. Smells really good. I cut the racks in thirds hope that is ok?
Hanyela Luis says
If my kids eat them would the beer n wine affect them?
Chef Dennis Littley says
all of the alcohol will cook off so it won’t affect them. If you’re unsure you can always use root beer, dr. pepper or coke.
Steve Cameron says
I’m trying this recipe today, looks delicious. When should I cut the rack into individual ribs? I wasn’t sure whether to cut them up before or after slow cooking.
Chef Dennis Littley says
Hi Steve
For these ribs you can do it either way. I did cut them up for this recipe.
Kelli says
Can I substitute beer if I don’t have Guiness on hand or would it be better to use the soda?
Chef Dennis Littley says
you can use any beer that you like Kelli.
Alli says
Can I do without onions
Chef Dennis Littley says
Absolutely, feel free to adjust the veggies and seasonings to your taste preferences
Connie Sibrava says
What cut of short ribs did you use. I
Have a bunch of flanken cit ribs. Will this work!
Chef Dennis Littley says
hi Connie-
they will work they may just not be the prettiest because of the cut. But I’m sure they’ll still be delicious!
Poida says
I’m confused with steps 6+7, when do you add BBQ sauce, is it combined with liquid from slow cooker?
Chef Dennis Littley says
the bbq sauce goes in step 3
Tibi says
Can we use pork ribs instead?
Chef Dennis Littley says
You sure can!
Larry says
Looks delicious Chef and a good use for beef ribs. I’ve tried smoking them a few times but the ones I can get at the store have so little meat on them that little is left after the fat is rendered.
Chef Dennis Littley says
They were a little fatty but turned out really well in the slow cooker Larry!