SLOW-COOKER CHIPOTLE RIBS

Slow-Cooker Chipotle Ribs image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 7h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 3- to 4-pound rack pork spare ribs, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3/4 cup chipotle barbecue sauce
1/4 cup agave nectar
Fresh cilantro, lime wedges and cornbread, for serving

Steps:

Season the ribs all over with salt and pepper, then brush with the vegetable oil. Combine the brown sugar, chile powder, cumin and oregano in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the ribs and rub into the meat. Transfer the ribs to a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low, 7 1/2 hours.
Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Whisk the barbecue sauce with the agave in a bowl. Transfer the ribs to the prepared baking sheet and brush both sides with half of the barbecue sauce mixture. Turn bone-side down and broil until the glaze is bubbling and browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
Slice the ribs between the bones and top with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, cornbread and the remaining barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1230 calorie, Fat 82 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Cholesterol 315 milligrams, Sodium 750 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 77 grams, Sugar 36 grams