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Tender 'n' Tangy Ribs

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"These ribs are so simple to prepare. Just brown them, then combine with the sauce ingredients in your slow cooker."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (74)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 - 3 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds pork spareribs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Combine the first nine ingredients in a slow cooker.
  2. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; brown in a skillet in oil. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until tender

Footnotes

  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
  • Did you know Allrecipes is home to over 400 crock pot recipes? Click here to visit our complete collection.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by Barbi   view full review
I was skeptial about cooking ribs in the slow cooker, but ribs were on sale and I thought I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by Colleen D.   view full review
This was my first attempt at ribs and my husband and I loved them. I doubled the recipe. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2007 by dsykes   view full review
Awesome Ribs!! Easy and tender! My husband requested them again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Brea   view full review
This is a great recipe for country style ribs also. I took other readers suggestions and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Dennis   view full review
I made these yesterday in a Dutch Oven - don't have a crock pot. They were really tasty. Added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by keri123456   view full review
Wonderful taste and the meat falls off the bone. Will make many more times!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by tiffalicious   view full review
My whole family loved these. I doubled the recipe and there still weren't many ribs left...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by Carole   view full review
I wasn't sure about cooking ribs in a slow cooker, but since I've never cooked ribs at all, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by cattin123   view full review
Delicious! Only things I changed was adding a half an onion minced, and adding some cornstarch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by POOKY1969   view full review
Very tender and tastey ribs! Definately fell of the bone. I did reduce the vinegar, even less...

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