Slow Cooker Spareribs
Fall-off-the-bone tender and irresistibly flavorful, these Slow Cooker Spareribs are a game-changer for BBQ lovers! Coated in a smoky-sweet dry rub featuring paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar, and slow-cooked in a savory blend of barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey, these ribs are infused with bold, mouthwatering flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of your slow cooker, you’ll enjoy perfectly tender, caramelized ribs without the fuss of firing up the grill. Ideal for family dinners or a crowd-pleasing backyard feast, serve these spareribs with classic sides like coleslaw or cornbread for a finger-licking meal you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect keywords: slow cooker spareribs, tender ribs recipe, easy BBQ ribs, slow-cooked ribs, fall-off-the-bone spareribs.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork spareribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the pork spareribs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Trim any excess fat or silver skin from the spareribs, if necessary.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.
Step 4
Rub the dry rub mixture evenly over the spareribs, coating all sides. Press the rub into the meat for extra flavor.
Step 5
Cut the spareribs into smaller sections (2-3 ribs per section) if needed so they fit into your slow cooker.
Step 6
Place the spareribs into the slow cooker in layers, meaty side up.
Step 7
In a separate bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey until smooth.
Step 8
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the spareribs in the slow cooker, ensuring all the meat is coated.
Step 9
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat easily separates from the bone.
Step 10
Optional: For a caramelized finish, transfer the cooked ribs to a baking sheet lined with foil, brush them with additional barbecue sauce, and broil in the oven on high for 3-5 minutes.
Step 11
Serve the spareribs warm with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1870.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6285.8 |
| Total Fat 482.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 175.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1428.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8268.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 210.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 170.8g | |
| Protein 209.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 488.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4209.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories