Braised Tomato Spareribs Crock Pot
Transform your dinner table with these rich and tender Braised Tomato Spareribs made effortlessly in the crock pot! This recipe combines succulent pork spareribs, lovingly seared to lock in flavor, with a savory tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, onions, and aromatic spices like paprika, oregano, and thyme. The slow cooking process ensures the ribs become fall-off-the-bone tender, while the luscious sauce, with hints of brown sugar and optional red pepper flakes for a kick, perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions, these spareribs are best served with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce. With just 20 minutes of prep time, let your crock pot do the rest and treat your family to a flavorful, comforting meal they'll love!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork spareribs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 cups Beef or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork spareribs with salt and black pepper on all sides.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Sear the spareribs in batches until they are browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer them to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, thyme, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Pour the tomato mixture over the spareribs in the crock pot, ensuring the ribs are well-coated and mostly submerged in the sauce.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone.
Once cooked, carefully remove the spareribs and place them on a serving platter. If desired, skim off any excess fat from the sauce in the crock pot.
Serve the spareribs with the sauce spooned over the top, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 350.0 g | 449% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.6 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 2200 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.5 g | ||
| Protein | 150.2 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 5378 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
