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Smoky Slow Cooker California-Style Barbecued Spareribs

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Crock pot magic: tender, smoky spareribs slow-cooked in a savory mix of brown sugar, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Ribs just got a whole lot easier.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  2-5 hrs

ingredients

5 pounds spareribs, cut in 1 or 2 rib pieces
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 dash hot pepper sauce or liquid smoke

directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the ribs on a rack in a large baking pan or rimmed baking sheet. Place the ribs in the oven and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Turn the ribs over and bake for another 15 minutes or until browned.

Transfer the ribs to the crock pot.

In a bowl, stir together the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, and hot sauce or liquid smoke. Mix well then pour over the ribs.

Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until the ribs are tender.

If desired, return the ribs to the rack in the baking pan and preheat the broiler. Baste with the sauce from the crock pot and broil the ribs until the sauce has caramelized a bit.

Serve hot.


crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.


nutrition data

635 calories, 45 grams fat, 10 grams carbohydrates, 46 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
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