Slow Cooked Sweet and Savory Ribs
Sink your teeth into these irresistible Slow Cooked Sweet and Savory Ribs, a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that's perfect for weekends, family gatherings, or whenever you're craving pure comfort food. These tender pork ribs are seasoned with a flavorful dry rub of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, then slow-cooked to perfection in a rich blend of barbecue sauce, soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar for a tantalizing balance of sweet and savory. The recipe is topped off with a quick broil for a caramelized, glossy glaze that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With minimal prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this dish is as convenient as it is delicious, making it an ideal centerpiece for your next hearty meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork ribs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane from the back to ensure they cook evenly and absorb the seasoning.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to create the dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the pork ribs. Let the ribs sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
In a medium bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth to create the sauce.
Place the seasoned ribs in a slow cooker, standing them on their sides if necessary to fit. Pour half of the sauce over the ribs, reserving the rest for later.
Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat starts to pull away from the bones.
Preheat your oven broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Carefully transfer the cooked ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the remaining sauce generously over the ribs.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and forms a glossy glaze. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Remove the ribs from the broiler, let them rest for 5 minutes, then cut into individual portions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.1 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 269 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.5 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1091 mg | 23% | |
*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.
