Slow Cooker Caribbean Spiced Ribs

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time:
Makes: 6 servings

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 530 (Calories from Fat 300); Total Fat 33g (Saturated Fat 12g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 130mg; Sodium 730mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 18g); Protein 33g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 4 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 3 lb pork loin back ribs
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Spray inside of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Remove inner skin from ribs if desired. In small bowl, mix dried minced onion, mustard, red pepper, allspice, cinnamon and garlic powder. Rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs into 4-inch pieces. Layer ribs and sliced onion in slow cooker. Pour water over ribs.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
4. Remove ribs from cooker; drain and discard liquid from cooker. Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl; dip ribs into sauce. Return ribs to cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs.
5. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour longer.