Slow cooker ribs are the perfect main dish for a Super Bowl party. Cook the ribs in the slow cooker, while you do other things, then simply grill or broil with barbecue sauce for 15 minutes and the ribs are ready to serve!
You will need:
- 3 1/2 pounds pork spare ribs
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons liquid smoke
- 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup cola
- Barbecue sauce
In a small bowl prepare a rub by mixing together the brown sugar, pepper, salt, liquid smoke and garlic.
Remove ribs from package or wrapping I bought a package of Farmer John’s Spareribs at Smart & Final that was over 8 pounds and contained 2 racks of ribs.
I cooked up one rack, as seen above, which was right around 4 pounds, and froze the other rack for later. For a party, I’d use 2 slow cookers and cook them all.
Cut racks of ribs in to 4 equal parts – or however many pieces you need to fit them in to your slow cooker. I cut this rack in to 3 pieces because there was a large bone on the top of 1/3 of the rack. Whatever works!
Place half the ribs in the crock of a slow cooker. I used a 6 quart for one rack of ribs. Rub half of the brown sugar mixture on to the ribs. Layer half the onions over the ribs. Repeat the process with remaining ribs and onions. Pour the soda over the ribs. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low while you sleep or do something else fun!
Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker on to a platter. They will literally be falling off the bone so this can be tricky. Just go slow!
Heat your gill to medium high heat. Put the ribs on the grill on indirect heat. Brush with your favorite barbecue sauce. Cook for 15 minutes. If you are under a foot of snow and don’t want to brave the weather, just broil the ribs until the are nice and browned.
Carefully remove ribs to platter to serve to your hungry football fans!
- 3½ pounds pork spare ribs
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons liquid smoke
- 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- ½ cup cola
- Barbecue sauce
- In a small bowl mix together brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic.
- Cut ribs in to 4″ pieces – about 4 ribs per piece. I usually try to break it in to 4 pieces.
- Place a layer of ribs in the crock of a slow cooker.
- Rub ½ the brown sugar mixture into the ribs.
- Put a layer of onions on top of the ribs.
- Put the rest of the ribs on top of the onions and rub with remaining mixture.
- Layer remaining onions on top of ribs.
- Pour cola over ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours.
- Carefully remove ribs to a platter – they will want to fall apart! Just go slow and be gentle.
- Heat barbecue grill to a medium high heat. Place ribs on grill, 4-6 inches off heat. Cover with barbecue sauce and grill for 15 minutes.
All of my ingredients were purchased at Smart & Final where Farmer John Spareribs will be on sale for $1.69 starting 1/30/2013! They freeze well so don’t be afraid of getting a big package. Don’t forget to check out my post containing 30 Super Bowl Recipes!
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Isn’t this recipe from Betty Crocker? I saw the exact recipe on the Betty Crocker website, except for the tip at the end about grilling them. Just curious.
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Really? No, this recipe was given to me by a friend from Kansas City about 10 years ago. Her husband is a KC native and he loved these ribs – said they were as good as any KC barbecue! So she sent me the recipe. Whenever I adapt or make a recipe from a source, I always give credit! Thanks for stopping by!
Came across your ribs recipe at the Crockpot Recipe Link Party. These look fantastic! Pinned
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They are one of my favorites! Thanks for stopping by!
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Oh my goodness those look so yummy! I hardly ever get to make ribs, but I sure want to this spring or summer. Thanks for sharing how to make them. Visiting from DearCreatives.com Hope you enjoyed game day. Our hometown team lost, maybe next time right?
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I am in love with ribs! I can barely leave a piece left for my hubby when I make them! I had no clue I could also make them in the slow cooker! Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – see you there again this week with more deliciousness
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Hi Camille,
These Ribs look delicious, I can almost taste them. Your recipe is awesome and thank you so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday.
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Thanks, Helen! Have a great week!
This is making my mouth water. I have never tried ribs in the crock pot. Can’t wait to try it out!
What a wonderful treat for Superbowl Sunday. I am pinning!
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Gosh, Camille! Pork spareribs are usually not my favorite, but these look quite amazing!
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These ribs look so delicious. Great pictures. Cannot wait to make these.
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Thanks, Carolina! Enjoy!
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These ribs look delicious! Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks, Randi! They’ve brought us 6 years of happy rib eating.
Mmmmm…there’s is NOTHING like the taste of slow-cooked ribs. I’d love to have you come link this up to Teach Me Tuesday! http://www.somedayilllearn.com/tag/teach-me-tuesday/
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These look just wonderfule. Great pictures. I like the idea of finishing them on the grill.
Thanks for bringing these to the Super Bowl Party!
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Thanks for the fun link up!
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These look great, perfect for game day! Thanks for sharing!
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I love ribs and these look fabulous!
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Thanks, Jenn!
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Looks delish!! Can’t wait to try!!
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