Crock Pot Sweet and Savory Ribs
Get ready to savor melt-in-your-mouth perfection with this Crock Pot Sweet and Savory Ribs recipe, a foolproof way to create fall-off-the-bone pork ribs with minimal effort. Coated in a rich, smoky dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, and optional smoked paprika, these baby back ribs develop a deeply flavorful crust as they slow-cook for hours. A heavenly glaze made with barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar adds the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. For a finishing touch, broil the ribs to caramelize the sauce, creating a sticky, irresistibly glossy coating. Perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing weekend dinner, these ribs pair beautifully with classics like coleslaw or cornbread. Dive into this sweet and savory symphony today and transform your slow cooker into a barbecue lover’s dream.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika (optional)
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure they cook evenly and are more tender.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) to make the dry rub.
Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel, then rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
Cut the ribs into 3-4 sections so they fit easily into your slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
Place a layer of ribs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with a drizzle of the barbecue sauce mixture. Repeat layers until all ribs are in the slow cooker.
Pour any remaining barbecue sauce over the top of the ribs.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the ribs are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
Optional: Preheat your oven to broil. Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush additional barbecue sauce on top and broil for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce caramelizes.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.2 g | 423% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.2 g | 601% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1279 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 7712 mg | 335% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.1 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.2 g | ||
| Protein | 290.8 g | 582% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 5010 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
