. In the magazine, they used a canned chipotle pepper, but on the website they used chipotle powder. I vote for the actual chipotle pepper because that’s what we use. We usually use boneless ribs. The broiling at the end is a bit of a pain, but is worth it. We have also not broiled occasionally, but the ribs really are best when you finish them off by broiling. I would also suggest that using 4 pounds of ribs yields a bit more than 4 servings. =) These are delicious, easy to make, and not too spicy for the kids.
(photo by Susie Cushner)
Slow-Cooker Recipe: Spicy Country Ribs
Yield: 4 servings
These ribs are meatier than baby-backs and tend to have fewer bones. Serve them with biscuits and cole slaw on the side. 
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 chipotle en adobo, minced (these peppers come in a can in the Mexican aisle)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 pounds pork country ribs
Combine the onion, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, Worcestershire, chili powder, and oregano in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the ribs. Cook on low heat for 6 hours, or on high for 3 1/2 hours.
Using tongs, remove the ribs from the cooker and arrange on a broiler pan. Heat the broiler. Pour the juices from the cooker into a bowl and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to hasten the separation of the fat. Remove and discard the fat. Pour the defatted juices into a saucepan; boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Broil the ribs about 6 inches from the heat until browned. Serve with the sauce.
While I’m a huge advocate of live fire cooking, I like this recipe. It has good flavors and cooking the pork shoulder (that’s were country ribs come from, not actually ribs) over low, long heat cooks them tender. Then the quick “grilling” at the end gives a nice texture outside. Good job!
I think Country Style Ribs are one of the best buys at the grocery store. This dish sounds so good… will have to give it a try!
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Yum, it doesn’t get much better than ribs! 🙂
I just had an experience with that can of peppers… will be spicy!
Love ribs!
Who could pass up this recipe – YUMMY! I promise to try it soon.
I’ve been looking for a good slow cooker recipe for this weekend and this looks really good-thank you!
xoxo Pattie