Best 3 Slow Cooker Spare Ribs Recipes

**Unveil the Secrets of Fall-Off-the-Bone Spare Ribs: A Culinary Journey with 3 Enticing Recipes**

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of melt-in-your-mouth spare ribs, a culinary delight that promises a symphony of taste and texture. Embark on a culinary adventure with three distinct recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic dish. From the tangy embrace of Honey Garlic Spare Ribs, to the smoky allure of BBQ Spare Ribs, and the aromatic enchantment of Asian Spare Ribs, this article presents a delectable trio of recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled escapade, discovering the secrets behind perfect spare ribs that will make you the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER SWEET & SOUR SPARE RIBS RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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Provided by kathybgood

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 lbs meaty pork spare ribs, cut in 2-3 rib sections

Steps:

Mix brown sugar and flour in a saucepan. Add water, then vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, ginger, garlic powder. Cook and stir over over medium heat until boiling and thickened. Layer ribs in 4-6 quart crockpot spooning sauce over each layer. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on High for 5-6 hours until ribs are very tender.

SLOW COOKER SPARE RIBS

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Slow cooked pork spare ribs, or country style ribs, also great with boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Provided by CLATON

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Spare Ribs

Time 8h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 pounds pork spareribs
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ cup cold water

Steps:

Place ribs in a large stock pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, mix together soup, onion, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Remove ribs from water, and transfer to a slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs.
Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender.
If sauce is too thin when cooking time is done, drain sauce from ribs, and pour into a sauce pan. Combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch with a small amount of cold water, stir into sauce, and bring sauce to boil. Cook until sauce has reached desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 119.8 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1074.7 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

SLOW COOKER SPARE RIBS

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These are so good in the crock pot. Made them once and they were so moist and succulent. This is the way to cook them without having to turn and baste. My family says this is the only way I should cook them. Hope you like them as well!

Provided by Patty Ward

Categories Ribs

Time 9h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 lb pork spare ribs, cut into 3 rib portions
2 c low sodium beef broth
1 14.5 can fire roasted crushed tomatoes; muir glen
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
2 Tbsp molasses
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
2 Tbsp corn starch
2 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, molasses, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar cornstarch and garlic and salt and pepper to your liking. May add 1 tsp hot pepper sauce if you like a little more heat.
2. Rinse spare ribs under cool water, pat with paper towels, and cut into 3 rib portions; taking care to cut away silver skin if still attached.
3. in a glass dish lay spare rib portions and pour sauce over them making sure to cover all. Transfer to a 6 quart crock pot.
4. Using a large 6 quart slow cooker. put rib portions and sauce in crock pot and cook on low for 9-11 hours until ribs are tender and succulent.

Tips:

Choose the right ribs: Look for spare ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
Trim the ribs: Remove any excess fat or sinew from the ribs.
Season the ribs: Rub the ribs with a mixture of your favorite spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Brown the ribs: Sear the ribs in a skillet over medium-high heat until they are browned on all sides.
Add the ribs to the slow cooker: Place the ribs in the slow cooker along with any desired vegetables or sauce.
Cook the ribs on low for 8-10 hours: The ribs are done when they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
Serve the ribs: Enjoy the ribs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker spare ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a fall-off-the-bone tender ribs that will be loved by everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, give slow-cooker spare ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!