Slow Cooker Country-Style Spareribs

This is an easy slow cooker recipe. This dish ranks as one of my family's favorite Sunday meals. Serve over cooked rice, using sauce as a gravy. My family is picky so I cut the green pepper and celery in larger pieces so I can pick them out before I serve the meal. It doesn't change the flavor, but my kids don't complain about the icky green stuff.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 hr
• Total Time: 10 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 442 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 4 pounds pork spareribs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season ribs with salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown ribs on all sides.

Step 2

Place half of the onion, green pepper, and celery in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place half of the ribs on top the vegetables, then repeat layering with the remaining vegetables and ribs. In a medium bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour mixture over the top of the ribs.

Step 3

Cover, and cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce to Low, and cook for another 8 to 9 hours.