Slow-Cooker Root Beer Ribs
TOTAL TIME5 hrs 15 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS3
About this RecipeSmithfield ribs simmer slowly in root beer and spices, creating a tender dish with deep, comforting flavor.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 2 tbsps. Cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsps. water 1/4 cup Dark brown sugar, packed 2 tbsps. Chili powder 1 tbsp. Salt 2 tsps. Onion powder 1 tsp. Allspice 1 1/2 cups Root beer
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2 racks, cut into 3 sections Fresh Pork St. Louis Style Spareribs
Directions
1.
In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, chili powder, salt, onion powder, and allspice.
2.
Set aside half of the spice mixture (about 1/3 cup) for later use.
3.
Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
4.
Pour 1/2 cup of root beer into the slow cooker and add the seasoned ribs.
5.
Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3 1/2–4 hours, until the ribs are very tender.
6.
With about 10 minutes left on the cooking time, combine the remaining root beer and the reserved spice mixture in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
7.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
8.
Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens, which should take just a few seconds.
9.
Remove the sauce from heat and set it aside.
10.
Transfer the cooked ribs to a platter and cover them to keep warm.
11.
Strain the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and pour off the fat.
12.
Add 1/3 cup of the remaining strained liquid to the sauce and stir until smooth.
13.
Brush the ribs with the prepared sauce and serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
