Spareribs Sweet and Tender Crock Pot

Transform weeknight dinners into a crowd-pleasing feast with these Spareribs Sweet and Tender Crock Pot! Designed for maximum flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this slow-cooked recipe combines perfectly seasoned pork spareribs with a rich, homemade barbecue sauce accented by honey, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of liquid smoke for irresistible smoky sweetness. The crock pot does all the hard work, gently infusing the ribs with flavor over eight hours, while a quick oven finish lends a crave-worthy caramelized glaze. Perfect for cozy family meals or casual gatherings, these fork-tender ribs pair beautifully with classics like coleslaw, roasted potatoes, or buttery cornbread. Indulge in the ultimate sweet and savory comfort food with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork spareribs
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
• 0.5 cups honey
• 0.25 cups apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the pork spareribs under cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat or silver skin.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the ribs.

Step 3

If necessary, cut the ribs into smaller sections (about 3–4 ribs per section) to fit them comfortably into your crock pot.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and liquid smoke (if using).

Step 5

Spread a small amount of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the crock pot to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Layer the rib sections into the crock pot, ensuring they overlap slightly but are not packed too tightly.

Step 7

Pour the remaining sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are fully covered for even flavoring.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the ribs are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.

Step 9

For a caramelized finish, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove ribs from the crock pot, place them on a baking sheet lined with foil, and brush with additional barbecue sauce. Bake for 10–15 minutes until the edges are slightly charred.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, like coleslaw, roasted potatoes, or cornbread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2017.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6597.8

Total Fat 482.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 175.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1428.8mg	0%
Sodium 8824.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 251.4g
Protein 210.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 497.7mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 4312.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.3%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 18.4%