Go Back
+ servings
pork spare ribs recipe, slow cooker ribs, slow cooked pork ribs.
Print Recipe
4.84 from 6 votes

Slow Cooker Pork Spare Ribs Recipe

These Slow Cooker Spare Ribs are an easy way to make tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs for game day, BBQs or lazy weekends at home.  They are cooked with a simple dry rub, smothered with BBQ sauce and then finished in the oven to give them delicious crispy edges.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 541kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Spare Ribs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 2-3 cups BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  • To prepare the ribs, first remove the membrane.  Pat dry with a paper towel, then cut the ribs in half.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.  Sprinkle the dry rub on the spare ribs coating all sides, then place half of the ribs in the slow cooker.
  • Add about ½ cup of BBQ sauce, spreading with a spoon to cover, then add the remaining ribs and another ½ cup of BBQ sauce to cover.
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • When the ribs have almost finished cooking, preheat an oven to 425 degrees.  Place the ribs onto a baking sheet and slather the rest of the BBQ sauce over the top.
  • Bake for 8-10 more minutes or until the BBQ sauce is caramelized and the ribs are crispy on the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and serve with extra BBQ sauce.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1537mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg