This slow cooker country style spareribs recipe will have you drooling with its delicious flavors. The ribs are cooked low and slow until they are fall-off-the-bone tender, and the savory sauce adds a mouthwatering glaze. With minimal effort, you can enjoy tender and juicy spareribs that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a backyard BBQ, these slow cooker country style spareribs are a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds country style spareribs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the spareribs in the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the spareribs, making sure they are well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the ribs are tender and cooked through.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and transfer them to a baking sheet.
- Preheat the broiler on high.
- Brush the ribs with some of the sauce from the slow cooker and broil for 3-5 minutes, until the edges are slightly charred and caramelized.
- Remove from the broiler and let the ribs rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the slow cooker country style spareribs with additional sauce on the side and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Country style spareribs are cut from the shoulder of the pig, unlike traditional spareribs that come from the belly.
Using a slow cooker helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with the flavors of the sauce.
The broiling step at the end adds a delicious caramelized crust to the ribs.
These spareribs are perfect for meal prep or batch cooking, as they can be easily reheated and enjoyed throughout the week.