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Slow Cooked Pork Ribs

Learn how to cook pork spare ribs following my Slow Cooked Pork Ribs recipe! This easy recipe requires minimal effort to make delicious ribs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooked pork ribs, slow cooked ribs, slow cooker pork ribs, slow cooker pork spare ribs
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 892kcal
Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Aluminum foil
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven Broiler
  • 2 Bowls for mixing

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs spare ribs half rack
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup bourbon or chicken broth
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce of your choice
  • ½ cup brown sugar

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

  • Add paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Mix together and set aside. Using a knife, carefully remove the membrane from the ribs. Spoon the rib rub onto the ribs. Use your hands to coat them thoroughly on both sides with the seasoning.
    1 tablespoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 3 lbs spare ribs half rack
  • Combine BBQ sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar in a bowl. Add seasoned ribs to the slow cooker, then add ¾ of the sauce mixture.
    ¼ cup bourbon or chicken broth, 2 cups barbecue sauce of your choice, ½ cup brown sugar
  • Cook on high 4 hours, or low 8 hours. After the time is up, set your oven to broil at 300°F. Remove the ribs and place them on a foil-lined baking tray. Spoon over 4 tablespoons of the sauce from the slow cooker, then baste with the remaining half of your BBQ sauce mixture. Add to the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce caramelizes.
  • Add any remaining sauce to a small bowl for dipping. Garnish with parsley if desired, cut ribs into pieces, and serve!

Notes

  • Use your favorite BBQ sauce or, better yet, mix your own for the ultimate flavor in these ribs.
  • If you don't want to use bourbon, you can use chicken stock or another type of whiskey, non-alcoholic vanilla extract, or a mixture of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. If using vinegar and sugar, mix these two ingredients together to fully combine them before mixing with the other ingredients.
  • No need to sear these ribs beforehand. The broil at the end will give them a nice sear with minimum effort.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 892kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1179mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg