Slow Cooker Ribs

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork spareribs - trim excess fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-3/4 cups sliced onion
  • 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Place ribs, meat side up, on a broiling pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Cool; cut into serving-size pieces.
Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with ribs. Pour barbecue sauce over all. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour; reduce heat to low and cook 3-4 hours or until ribs are tender. Or cook on low 8-10 hrs.