If you love pork ribs but shudder at the prices, then country-style ribs make a great compromise. They tend to be a lot more affordable than baby back ribs or pork spare ribs. But when you cook them ...

These Chinese-style Slow Cooker ... to the best ribs, it’s more of a personal preference because they all taste great cooked ...

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.

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.