4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Vintage Sticky Spareribs

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 4–5 hours (high)
Total Time: ~6–7 hours
Servings: 4–6

These fall-off-the-bone spareribs prove you don’t need a smoker, a complicated rub, or hours of active attention. Just four pantry staples and a slow cooker deliver tender ribs coated in a glossy, sweet‑and‑tangy glaze that tastes like nostalgia.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only 4 core ingredients (plus optional pantry spices)

Completely hands‑off once the slow cooker is covered

No searing, no marinating, no babysitting

Naturally gluten‑free and dairy‑free

Always a crowd‑pleaser

Ingredients

Pork spareribs, cut into individual ribs 3–4 lbs
Ketchup 1 cup
Brown sugar, packed ½ cup
Apple cider vinegar ¼ cup
Optional Add‑ins (for depth):

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

A dash of hot sauce

Equipment
6‑quart slow cooker

Medium mixing bowl

Baking sheet and parchment paper (if broiling)

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