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sweet & spicy slow cooker ribs

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

What a wonderful aroma and great dinner -- the sauce is delicious.

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For sweet & spicy slow cooker ribs

  • 2 tsp
    chili powder, divided
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder, divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 3 - 3 1/2 lb
    pork baby back ribs, cut in half
  • 3 Tbsp
    maple syrup, divided
  • 1 can
    8-oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger

How To Make sweet & spicy slow cooker ribs

  • 1
    Spray the inside of the slow cooker insert with vegetable spray.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, add 1 tsp. chili powder, coriander, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • 3
    Brush the ribs with 1 tbsp. maple syrup and rub spice mixture onto meat. Place ribs in the slow cooker.
  • 4
    Mix together the tomato sauce, 1 tsp. chili powder, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder and 2 tbsp. maple syrup along with the cinnamon and ginger. Pour mixture over the ribs and cook for 8 hours on low.
  • 5
    When done, remove ribs to a platter and cover loosely with foil. Increase heat in slow cooker to high and cook 10-15 minutes to thicken sauce. Brush ribs with sauce and serve remaining sauce on the side.
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