Sweet and Sour Ribs for Crock Pot
Transform your meal times with these Sweet and Sour Ribs for the Crock Pot, a mouthwatering combination of tender pork ribs and a luscious homemade sauce. Perfectly slow-cooked for 6-7 hours, the ribs become irresistibly juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender, while the sauce—a zesty blend of brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger—balances tangy and sweet flavors beautifully. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to a glossy finish, making it ideal for drizzling over the ribs or pairing with a side of steamed rice. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this comforting, savory-sweet dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Garnished with fresh green onions, these crock pot ribs are as visually appealing as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Pork ribs
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 0.25 cups Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork ribs and cut them into individual pieces if not pre-cut.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Place the pork ribs in the crock pot and pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone.
Once the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them from the crock pot and set aside on a serving dish. Cover them with foil to keep warm.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour this into the sauce remaining in the crock pot and stir well to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on high heat, stirring occasionally.
Pour the thickened sweet and sour sauce over the ribs and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Pair with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 265.7 g | 341% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.7 g | 494% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1066 mg | 355% | |
| Sodium | 6122 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.0 g | ||
| Protein | 238.3 g | 477% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3071 mg | 65% | |
*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.
