Slow Cooked Pork Ribs with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Fall-off-the-bone tender and bursting with bold flavors, these Slow Cooked Pork Ribs with Sweet and Sour Sauce are the ultimate comfort food! Perfectly seasoned with a savory blend of garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of brown sugar, these ribs are slow-cooked to perfection for six hours. The star of the dish is the irresistibly tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce, crafted with apple cider vinegar, honey, ketchup, and soy sauce, providing a harmonious balance of sweetness and zing that will tantalize your taste buds. Finished with a glossy, thickened sauce made from the pan drippings, these juicy ribs are a show-stopping dish for casual gatherings or family dinners. Serve them hot, garnished with sesame seeds or fresh parsley, for a restaurant-quality experience everyone will devour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Pork ribs
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 3 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
Preheat your slow cooker on low heat.
Pat the pork ribs dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.
Place the seasoned ribs into the slow cooker in a single layer, or stack them if necessary.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to create the sweet and sour sauce.
Pour the sauce evenly over the ribs in the slow cooker, ensuring all the ribs are coated.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the ribs are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
Once the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them from the slow cooker and place them on a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a small saucepan over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the saucepan and cook while whisking until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve the ribs hot, drizzled with the thickened sweet and sour sauce. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1751 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 777 mg | 17% | |
*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.
