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Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ Sauce for Ribs

Published on April 2, 2016. Last updated January 22, 2020 · Leave a comment... · As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ Sauce for Barbecue Spare Ribs is a vinegar based sauce with a touch of sweetness meant to be served on my Carolina Ribs.

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Once you have made the BBQ Pork Spare Ribs Rub, it is time to make your barbecue sauce, as you will need some of the Pork Rub for this recipe. This sauce is adapted for the Slow Cooker from the Neely’s recipe for the stove top.

The sauce is a vinegar/acidic sauce and pairs with the BBQ Pork Rib Rub Recipe, for my BBQ Pork Spare Ribs. It is very important to note that on its own, this sauce tastes too acidic and too vinegary, so, please don’t taste it and judge…….yet!!!!

Once you pair it with my BBQ Pork Ribs, you will feel the love. It’s like Sonny without Cher (not the other way around), or a warm bath, without bubbles. Know what I mean?

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Yes, I know, there are a lot of ingredients here, but, the good news, is that, if you make the whole recipe, you can freeze half for next time. That’s what I do!

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Dump everything into your slow cooker and let it do its magic and give it a good whisk to combine. I have a small slow cooker, that I love using for sauces.

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Cook on High for one hour and then reduce the setting to Low or Warm. If your slow cooker is one of the newer ones, the Low temperature may be higher than the Low temperature on the old Rival Crock Pot units. If that is the case, just turn it to Warm after the first hour and/or adjust the Low and Warm, back and forth, until you get a very low simmer.

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To make this sauce in five minutes, try my Pressure Cooker Carolina BBQ Pork Spare Ribs Sauce!

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Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

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  • Bellemain Porcelain Ramekins
  • 2 quart Slow Cooker
  • BBQ Pork Ribs Rub

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Here is your handy printable recipe:

Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ Sauce

Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ Pork Spare Ribs Sauce

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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours hours
Total Time: 5 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Ketchup
  • 8 oz Water
  • 5 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons White Sugar
  • ½ Tablespoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper freshly ground
  • ½ Tablespoon Granulated Onion Powder
  • ½ Tablespoon Dry/Ground Mustard Seed
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 oz Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 oz Light Corn Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon TOG BBQ Pork Rub
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Recommended Products

Small Slow Cooker (1.5 quarts)
Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to your slow cooker and whisk together well.
  • Cook on High Heat for one hour.
  • Reduce setting to Low or Warm and cook for 4-5 hours, whisking, every once in a while.
  • Pour over BBQ Pork Spare Ribs.

Notes

Please don't judge the taste of this sauce until you pour it over my BBQ Pork Spare Ribs, as the Rub for the Ribs, pair with this Sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ Pork Spare Ribs Sauce
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 264 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1108mg48%
Potassium 465mg13%
Carbohydrates 63g21%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 55g61%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 580IU12%
Vitamin C 8.3mg10%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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April 2, 2016

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