Slow Cooker Savory Pork Ribs
Fall off the bone and bursting with bold flavors, these Slow Cooker Savory Pork Ribs are a hands-off dinner solution destined to please any crowd. Coated in a rich dry rub of smoked paprika, brown sugar, and warming spices, the tender pork ribs are slow-cooked in a tangy, sweet barbecue sauce infused with honey, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep before the slow cooker does all the work, making it an effortless way to achieve melt-in-your-mouth meat. For an extra touch of smoky caramelization, finish the ribs under the broiler to achieve that irresistible barbecue flavor. Serve these hearty ribs with a side of coleslaw, cornbread, or your favorite comfort foods for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. Optimize your mealtime with this foolproof slow cooker pork ribs recipe—perfect for family dinners, game day, or any occasion calling for savory indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork ribs
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
Rub the dry spice mixture generously over both sides of the pork ribs.
Place the ribs into the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer (you may need to cut them into smaller sections).
In a separate bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Stir until well mixed.
Pour the sauce over the ribs, ensuring all of the meat is coated evenly.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or high heat for 4 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a serving platter.
(Optional) For a caramelized finish, brush the ribs with additional barbecue sauce and broil them in the oven on a baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Serve the ribs hot, garnished with extra barbecue sauce if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 293.4 g | 376% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.6 g | 553% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1198 mg | 399% | |
| Sodium | 8024 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.3 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.8 g | ||
| Protein | 334.7 g | 669% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 5052 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.
