Best 14 Crock Pot Spare Ribs Recipes

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Crock pot spare ribs are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will impress your family and friends. With a variety of cooking methods and sauces available, you can customize your crock pot spare ribs to suit your personal taste. The best part about this recipe is that it requires minimal effort and clean-up, allowing you to focus on enjoying the meal with your loved ones.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE RIBS



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Yes, you can cook ribs in a slow cooker! In this easy recipe, the seasoning paste transforms into a savory dipping sauce. Slather it on the ribs and pop them on the grill just before serving for a final char.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground mustard seeds
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 racks baby back ribs (about 3 pounds)
Oil, for grilling

Steps:

  • Whisk the tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, mustard, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth. Cut each rack of ribs in half and add to the slow cooker. Use your hands to rub the sauce on to the ribs. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until tender, about 4 hours.
  • Gently transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and cool for at least 20 minutes; this will help maintain the shape of the ribs as they grill. Whisk the sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce to brush on to the ribs and save any remaining sauce to serve on the side (it will thicken as it cools).
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Grill the ribs, top-side down, until lightly charred in parts, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, brush the top side of the ribs with the reserved barbecue sauce and grill until the underside of the ribs are lightly charred in parts, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and serve immediately with the extra barbecue sauce on the side.

CROCK POT BBQ RIBS



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This is my own finger licking good recipe that is a hit every time and you don't even have to fire up the barbie!

Provided by fitmama

Categories     Meat

Time 7h10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 lbs beef ribs
0.75 (16 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine rub ingredients mixing well.
  • Rub on all sides of ribs.
  • Place ribs meaty side up in crock pot.
  • Cover; cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Drain the grease from the crock.
  • Place the ribs back in and cover with bbq sauce.
  • Cook for another hour.

SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS



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Serve up juicy, tangy restaurant-quality country style pork ribs that slow cook all day, delivering maximum barbeque flavor. These delectable ribs are super-easy to serve and just as easy to eat, with no messy bones. For the cook, there's just a one-pot cleanup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb country-style pork loin ribs
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place ribs in slow cooker. In medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients. Pour over ribs.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1740 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED RIBS



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Come sunshine or rain, there will never be a time that's not perfect for slow-cooked barbecue ribs-especially when the slow cooker does all the cooking. This mouthwatering crowd-pleaser is cut out for weekends and game days but also works as a comforting mid-week main. Simply do the prep ahead, add it in the cooker, and step back while deliciousness happens.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 pounds pork loin back ribs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Remove inner skin from ribs; cut into 4-inch pieces. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs. Layers ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.
  • Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 890, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg

SLOW COOKER RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



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It's been years since you got that slow cooker as a gift and well, outside of a hearty chili, you don't quite know what to do with it. Well get ready, because it's time to pull it back out and put together a barbecuing favorite: ribs. That's right. All you have to do is prep, and let the cooker do the work. With these baby back ribs, you won't even miss going to Chili's anymore.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups BBQ sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 lb baby back pork rib
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine bbq sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  • Salt and pepper the ribs. Place ribs in slow cooker, and cover in sauce.
  • Cook low and slow for eight hours or high for four hours.
  • After the ribs are done, spoon the bbq sauce in the slow cooker over the ribs before removing.
  • Cut the ribs, serve with bbq sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1224 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 55 grams

SLOW COOKER POTLUCK SPARERIBS



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These ribs are perfect for a potluck. Use a slow cooker bag and cleanup is super easy. Sure to be a recipe they beg for!

Provided by Maggie Ogier Luke

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Spare Ribs

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 ½ cups ketchup
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup vinegar
½ cup honey
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put spareribs in the bottom of a slow cooker; top with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, salt, mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Cook on High for 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1025.6 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

CROCKPOT SPARE RIBS



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These Crockpot Spare Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender and so tasty! This is an easy, no-fuss recipe where the slow cooker does all the work.

Provided by Jillian - a Food, Folks and Fun original!

Categories     Main Dish

Time 9h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4-5 pounds spare pork ribs (thawed if previously frozen)
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
½ Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.
  • Remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs. Cut the ribs so they will fit in your slow cooker. Pat them dry with paper towels and massage the dry rub into the ribs. Evenly distribute the rub over the ribs (make sure you get both sides!).
  • Nestle the ribs into the slow cooker, and cook for 7-9 hours on LOW, or 4-5 hours on HIGH.
  • 45 minutes before the timer goes off, brush 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce over the ribs. Cover and continue cooking.
  • Slice and serve with additional barbecue sauce (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 904 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 71 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 242 mg, Sodium 886 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CROCK POT BARBECUE SPARERIBS



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This is a great family pleaser and very easy. When I take it to potlucks, it's usually the first empty dish on the table!

Provided by SHARON

Categories     Pork

Time 9h15m

Yield 1 pot, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs spareribs
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 cups catsup
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • Place ribs in crock pot.
  • They can be preboiled to decrease fat and cooking time.
  • Combine other ingredients, except onions, and mix well.
  • Pour sauce over spare ribs.
  • Add chopped onions.
  • Cook on High for 1 hour.
  • Turn to low and cook for 4-6 hour if precooked or 9-10 hours if raw meat is used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1553.2, Fat 109.6, SaturatedFat 41.6, Cholesterol 426.7, Sodium 1450, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 30.6, Protein 101.4

CROCK POT RIBS RECIPE



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Crock Pot Ribs are an easy way to make the most delicious ribs for any occasion. This slow cooker ribs recipe is so simple! You can cook these crock pot BBQ ribs stress-free, and they'll come out super tender and flavorful.

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Appetizer/Main Course

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons smoked paprika or paprika
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 pounds St. Louis-style pork spareribs or Baby Back ribs (see note)
1 24 ounce jar Barbecue Sauce (Blue's Hog original is superb)
¼ cup cider vinegar (if the barbecue sauce is on the sweet side)

Steps:

  • Set the slow cooker to LOW and spray with nonstick cooking spray. (I always spray the underside of the lid to help with cleanup.)
  • Remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs. Here's a video with instructions. (You might have bought ribs with the membrane removed, and if so, skip this step.)
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Rub the dry-rub mix evenly over the ribs.
  • Brush both sides of the rib with barbecue sauce and set the ribs in the slow cooker standing upright with the meaty side against the inside wall, of the slow cooker.
  • Pour the remaining barbecue sauce over the ribs. If using a sweet sauce, pour the cider vinegar over the ribs.
  • Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
  • Serve with additional store-bought barbecue sauce or strain the juices, from the pan, through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes or until the mixture has reduced to 2 cups.
  • To serve, slice the meat between the bones and serve with barbecue sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1102 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 75 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 254 mg, Sodium 2589 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 43 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE SECRET TO CROCKPOT RIBS (SLOW COOKER)



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Crockpot ribs are guaranteed to be fall off the bone tender. Learn the secrets for making the best slow cooker ribs including instructions for prepping the meat, giving it a good dry rub, and finishing them off for restaurant quality perfection.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 racks baby back ribs (or pork spare ribs)
2 cups barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Just slide your fingers around the side to loosen it up and rip it right off.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the dry rub. Rub this mixture generously over the outside of the ribs to coat.
  • Put your ribs in the crockpot. Drizzle on 1 1/2 cups of barbecue sauce, reserving 1/2 cup for later.
  • Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. The more racks in the pot, the longer you'll need to cook.
  • Gently remove the racks and lay them out on a foil lined baking sheet. Add the reserved barbecue sauce on top.
  • Broil under a broiler for 3-5 minutes until the barbecue sauce starts to bubble and caramelize. Alternately you could wrap them in foil and throw them on a heated grill for the same effect.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Protein 21 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 69 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER BEEF SPARE RIBS



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Fall off the bone tender spare ribs that seem like a lot of effort but are actually super easy and hands off.

Provided by Karen Petersen

Categories     Beef

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
3 pounds beef spare ribs
1 cup beef broth
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Optional: 2 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Cut the ribs into 4 or more smaller sections so that they will fit inside the slow cooker. Rub the seasonings on the ribs.
  • Add broth, tomato paste and vinegar into the slow cooker. Stir a bit.
  • Stack the ribs inside the slow cooker like books on a shelf.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or until tender.
  • Open the slow cooker and remove the ribs with tongs. Set aside. If you want, make a gravy with the juices that remain in the pot. Pour the juices into a saucepan. Heat the pan on the stove over medium heat. Stir together 2 Tbsp of cold water with 2 Tbsp of cornstarch until smooth. Whisk the mixture into the pot until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve ribs with gravy.

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

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 COOKED BBQ RIBS (FOR CROCK POT)



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This is the most perfect recipe for ribs. You can't get them in a restaurant better than this! The meat falls off the bone as you take them out of the crock!

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Pork

Time 10h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs pork spareribs
salt
pepper
1 (8 ounce) jar barbecue sauce
1 onion, diced

Steps:

  • Do not pre-heat the slow cooker.
  • Dice up the onion, add to crock pot.
  • Rub the ribs with salt and pepper, add to crock pot.
  • Dump BBQ sauce on top.
  • Cook on low setting for 8-10 hours.
  • Try not to lift the lid too much.
  • The meat will FALL OFF THE BONE!

SLOW-COOKER RIBS



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These simple-to-prepare ribs call for everyday ingredients. So I never complain when my family asks me to make them. Everyone enjoys their down-home goodness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds pork spareribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups sliced onions
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Place ribs, meat side up, on a broiling pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Cool; cut into serving-size pieces. , Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with ribs. Pour barbecue sauce over all. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour; reduce heat to low and cook 3-4 hours or until ribs are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of ribs: Look for spare ribs or baby back ribs; country-style ribs are also a good option.
  • Brown the ribs before slow-cooking: This step is optional but will give the ribs a nice caramelized flavor.
  • Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will help to infuse the ribs with flavor. Experiment with different combinations of spices and herbs.
  • Add a braising liquid: A little bit of liquid will help to keep the ribs moist and tender. Water, broth, or even beer are all good options.
  • Cook the ribs on low heat for a long time: The key to fall-off-the-bone ribs is to cook them slowly and for a long time. Aim for at least 6 hours on low.
  • Check the ribs for tenderness before serving: The ribs are done when they are fall-off-the-bone tender. Use a fork to check the tenderness before serving.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can make delicious and fall-off-the-bone spare ribs in your crock pot. This easy and convenient method is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give crock pot spare ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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