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Ribs with white sauce

Slow Cooker Ribs with Alabama White Sauce

Fall off the bone tender ribs with a tangy white barbeque sauce!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs Pork Spareribs
Spice Rub
  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
Alabama White Barbeque Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonaise
  • cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 1 tbsp dijon or brown mustard
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Rinse and pat dry the ribs. Remove the silver skin on the back- I take a sharp knife and make a slit in it, then use my fingers to peel it all the way down.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dry rub ingredients. Rub liberally all over both sides of the ribs. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes, or overnight
  3. In a small bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients.
  4. Rub ⅓ of the sauce on the ribs and place them in the slow cooker, with the bones sticking up.
  5. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 3.
  6. Halfway through the cooking, pour baste the ribs with more white sauce, 3-4 tablespoons.
  7. When the ribs are tender, place them on a lined baking sheet, and baste them with another 3-4 tablespoons of sauce. Place the ribs in the oven on the second highest rack and broil on high for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce begins to caramelize.
  8. Slice and serve.