Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Slow Cooker Beef Spare Ribs

  • Author: Karen Petersen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Fall off the bone tender spare ribs that seem like a lot of effort but are actually super easy and hands off. 

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 pounds beef spare ribs
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: 2 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp cold water

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Cut the ribs into 4 or more smaller sections so that they will fit inside the slow cooker. Rub the seasonings on the ribs.
  2. Add broth, tomato paste and vinegar into the slow cooker. Stir a bit.
  3. Stack the ribs inside the slow cooker like books on a shelf.
  4. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or until tender.
  5. Open the slow cooker and remove the ribs with tongs. Set aside. If you want, make a gravy with the juices that remain in the pot. Pour the juices into a saucepan. Heat the pan on the stove over medium heat. Stir together 2 Tbsp of cold water with 2 Tbsp of cornstarch until smooth. Whisk the mixture into the pot until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve ribs with gravy.

Notes

I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.*

  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: beef

Find it online: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/slow-cooker-beef-spare-ribs/

MENU