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Close up of slow-cooked pork spare ribs with a thick mahogany-red barbecue glaze and green parsley flakes. (Crockpot BBQ Ribs)

Crockpot BBQ Ribs: The Ultimate Fall-Off-The-Bone Pork Spare Ribs

These Crockpot BBQ Ribs feature tender pork spare ribs coated in a thick, dark mahogany-red glaze. Slow-cooked to perfection and finished with caramelized edges, they are the ultimate effortless dinner for BBQ lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs Pork Spare Ribs Membrane removed
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (100g) packed
  • 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika (14g)
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder (8g)
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder (8g)
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Barbecue Sauce (480ml) thick variety
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (30ml)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (15g) finely chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
  • 1 Baking Sheet For broiling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a butter knife and paper towel.
  2. Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub thoroughly onto both sides of the ribs.
Cooking
  1. Place ribs in the crockpot meat-side out. Add 1/2 cup water to the bottom. Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 4 hours.
  2. Remove ribs to a baking sheet. Mix BBQ sauce and vinegar, then brush onto ribs. Broil for 3-5 minutes until caramelized and charred at the edges.
  3. Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley flakes and serve on a white platter.

Notes

Always remove the membrane for tender ribs.
Use a high-sugar sauce for the best caramelization under the broiler.