Crockpot Spare Ribs

These Crockpot Spare Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender and so tasty! It's an easy, no-fuss recipe.

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This recipe costs approximately $12.66 and makes 6 servings. Therefore, the cost per serving is around $2.11.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Spare pork ribs – $11.60 – Garlic powder – $0.10 – Smoked paprika – $0.31 – Chili powder – $0.03 – Brown sugar – $0.06 PER SERVING COST: $2.11 PER SERVING COST: $2.11 RECIPE COST: $12.66 RECIPE COST: $12.66 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients. Pat cut ribs dry with paper towels and massage the dry rub into them.

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Nestle the ribs into the slow cooker, and cook for 7-9 hours on LOW, or 4-5 hours on HIGH.

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45 minutes before the timer goes off, brush 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce over the ribs. Cover and continue cooking.

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Slice and serve with additional barbecue sauce (optional).

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Use your favorite homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce for this recipe.

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