Cheater Spares

Name: Cheater Spares
Ingredients: 2 racks spare or St. Louisstyle pork ribs (about 8 pounds), membrane removed (see page 64); 1/4 cup Cheater Basic Dry Rub (page 45) blended with 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 cup bottled smoke; Barbecue sauce (optional; you pick, pages 38 to 43)

4 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 racks spare or St. Louisstyle pork ribs (about 8 pounds), membrane removed (see page 64)
1/4 cup Cheater Basic Dry Rub (page 45) blended with 2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup bottled smoke
Barbecue sauce (optional; you pick, pages 38 to 43)

Directions

1

CUT the ribs into 2- to 3-bone sections with a sharp knife.
2

RUB the ribs with the dry rub blend and pile them in a large slow cooker (at least 6 quarts).
3

POUR the bottled smoke over the ribs.
4

Cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours.
5

Serve as is or finish with a sauce.
6

To finish with a sauce, Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce.
7

BAKE in a 450F oven for about 10 minutes or place them under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat source until the sauce has caramelized and cooks onto the ribs, 5 to 7 minutes.