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Ribs are my guilty pleasure. They’re filed under the “Luxury Food” in my list. I only go for ribs when I feel like celebrating a huge milestone in my life. I must confess though that I haven’t tasted really good ribs in any of the local restaurants I’ve tried. I came from a family of people who cook really good food, which is why my palate is sort of biased. Since my grandparents and parents cooked really good ribs, I compare everything to their recipe.

I’m a sentimental person. For me to enjoy something, it has to have a connection to me. Since good food has been a part of my life since I was a kid, I am always looking for that place where the ambiance gives me the comfortable feeling of home. A place where I can eat without worrying that people will stare at me because I am not using utensils the right way. A place where I can just enjoy good food. Homey ambiance is important to me. Homey taste is too. Even if it’s something newly created, it has to have that taste of home. It can be an ingredient or the overall feel of the dish. This recipe that was shared to me by a friend was something that reminded me of family dinners. It’s simple yet flavorful, something that will remind you of that smell coming from a kitchen familiar to you years ago.

Photo and recipe courtesy Chef Mike via All Recipes.

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Quick Tip: There are two ways you can roast it: At a low temperature for a long time, or at a high temperature for a shorter time.

If you want something with barbecue flavor but don’t have the time (or weather) to do any elaborate grilling, this Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork recipe is a great way to bring that sort of meal to your table.  It is very low-hassle and can easily be refrigerated and re-heated as needed.

I enjoy my barbecue and like breaking out the grill when I can, but I realize that that’s not really an option all the time (even where I am now, there is a limit to outdoor grilling season, and I understand all too well how much “babysitting” that good charcoal grilling can entail).  Thankfully, the Crock-Pot can make a really tender, savory meat dish indoors at any time of year and with minimal hassle.  Even if this recipe isn’t 100% “authentic,” I have to say that it has great barbecue flavor.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Caroline’s Cooking

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to your liking.

All the delicious taste of good ribs, made easy!  These Slow Cooker Thai-Style Ribs will make for a great party appetizer or part of a full main meal.  And you have all of that delicious flavor, with some Asian flair, with no grilling or oven time required.  Just marinate them, put them in your slow cooker, and voila!

I do enjoy my ribs…in all forms, really.  Of course, a good marinade makes all the difference in the world, and all ribs do best if you cook them slowly.  Why not, then, let the Crock-Pot do the cooking, especially when you have the perfect marinade?  That’s what I did here, and I was happy with the results.

Recipe courtesy of  MyRecipes.com.

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Quick tip: Serve with rice for a full meal.

I love ribs of all kinds and flavors, but once you try these Chinatown Char Siu Ribs, it may be a while before you go back to any other rib recipe!  They have such a great sweet-and-savory Asian flavor that is perfect for most any occasion.  This recipe is tailored for the oven, but you can adapt it to the grill, as well.

When I was little, my sister and I would beg our parents to order the pupu platter when we went to Chinese restaurants.  Of course, part of the appeal was just the funny-sounding name and that cool mini-cauldron in the middle of the platter with the neat-looking flame, and we just about every bit of the appetizers that came on that platter, but our favorite was far and away the Chinese-style ribs, more formally known as Char Siu.  I tried this recipe, and I have to say, it may be even better than those delicious ones that I remember from my childhood.  It certainly is better than any of the cheap imitations out there.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  AmazingRibs.com.

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Quick tip: Adjust the heat by using more (or less) hot sauce.

Love barbecue ribs but don’t have the time to spend by the grill? Then consider trying these sweet and savory Sriracha-Cranberry Baby Back Ribs! Just a touch of heat without being overwhelming, and the best part: It’s a slow cooker recipe! This is great as part of an easy family meal or as finger food that everyone at your next party will eagerly devour.

I love my Southern barbecue ribs! You could say that living fairly close to Memphis has me a bit spoiled. I don’t always feel like spending a lot of time standing over a grill, though; sometimes, I love to focus on cooking up some fabulous sides! I was eager to break out the Crock-Pot and try these slow-cooked baby back ribs. They were easy to prepare, with little hassle (just a few minutes in the oven after their time in the Crock-Pot), and they were well worth the wait.

Original recipe courtesy of Recipe Girl

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Quick tip: This dish is perfect for a game night!