Slow Cooker Ribs

These Crockpot Spare Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender and so tasty!

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This recipe costs about $12.66 to make. It serves 6 people which works out to be $2.11 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Pork ribs $11.60 – Garlic powder $0.10 – Smoked paprika $0.31 – 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 actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what your pantry is already stocked with and current grocery prices. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Cut the ribs so they will fit in your slow cooker. Pat them dry with paper towels and massage the dry rub into the ribs.

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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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Cover and continue cooking.

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Serve with additional barbecue sauce.

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