Dinner for 2
Slow Cooker Pork Ribs
Pork ribs cook slowly with onion, broth, smoke, and spices before a barbecue sauce finish.
$20.10for 4 servings
$5.03 per serving$20.10 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 313 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork ribs$3.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $7.98Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.54Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.05 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Relish, dressings, steak sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb baby back pork ribs
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 white onion
- 1/2 cup sugar-free barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili (optional)
Steps
- Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili.
- Place the onion in a slow cooker and rub the ribs with the seasoning mixture.
- Pour in the broth and liquid smoke, then cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
- Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and cook covered for 3 more minutes.
- Rest the ribs for 3 minutes before serving, checking that they reach at least 145°F.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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