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🍖 Gram’s Crockpot Spareribs

These Crockpot spareribs are tender, flavorful, and cooked low and slow in a sweet and smoky homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker or Crockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Spareribs:

  • 3–4 lbs pork spareribs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions
 

🍖 How to Make Crockpot Spareribs:

  • Season ribs with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Place ribs in the Crockpot and pour sauce mixture over the top, coating evenly.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until ribs are tender and pull-apart soft.
  • Optional: For a caramelized finish, transfer ribs to a baking sheet and broil for 3–5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

💡 Broiling the ribs for a few minutes at the end gives them a delicious crust. You can use baby back ribs as a substitute if desired.
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