Cooking pork spare ribs low and slow in the oven is an easy way of reproducing some of the conditions that pit masters have when they're making barbecued ribs, brisket and even whole animals.
Think you can't make ribs on a weekday? Pop them in the slow-cooker and you can have meltingly tender ribs any day. Crisp up on the barbecue for extra deliciousness. Equipment and preparation ...
Add a good pinch of salt and mix well. Turn each half rack of ribs in the marinade to coat, then place in the slow cooker, stacking them side by side so that they are all touching the base.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet until shimmering. Season the ribs with salt and pepper, add them to the pan and cook over moderately high heat, turning, until they are well browned ...