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Slow Cooker Spare Ribs
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Slow Cooker Spare Ribs

 Flavorful and tender Slow Cooker Spare Ribs with just 10 minutes of prep!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Ribs
Servings: 4
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 1 package (3-4 lbs) St. Louis-Style Spare Ribs
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • If desired, on a large work surface, carefully remove the membrane from the back of the ribs (if desired) and cut the rack of ribs in half.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to a small mixing bowl and combine. Set aside a ¼ cup of the mixture for when the ribs come out of the slow cooker. Use half of what remains to rub all over the ribs, then, place them in the slow cooker, and pour the other half on top.  
  • Stack the ribs in the slow-cooker and turn on the high setting. Cook for 3 hours.
  • Turn on the broiler and transfer the ribs to a sturdy, rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Brush liberally with the reserved ¼ cup of sauce and broil until the sauce bubbles across the top of the ribs. Watch closely in the broiler.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut the ribs into individual portions, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2224mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.8mg