Sweet Salty Crock Pot Country Ribs
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Sweet Salty Crock Pot Country Ribs, a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s equal parts tender, savory, and satisfyingly sweet. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe combines melt-in-your-mouth country-style pork ribs with a perfectly balanced sauce made from brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Infused with smoky paprika and aromatic garlic, the ribs are cooked on a bed of sliced onions for added depth of flavor. After hours of slow simmering, the rich juices are transformed into a luscious glaze using a simple cornstarch slurry, making every bite irresistibly sticky and flavorful. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner, serve these ribs over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or alongside roasted veggies for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. Easy prep, hands-off cooking, and a gourmet finish—this crock pot recipe is your ticket to slow-cooked perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Country-style pork ribs
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Soy sauce
- 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cups Honey
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika to create the sauce.
2. Layer the sliced onion at the bottom of the crock pot to create a flavorful base.
3. Place the country-style pork ribs on top of the onion slices, ensuring they fit snugly in the crock pot.
4. Pour the prepared sauce over the ribs, making sure they are evenly coated.
5. Cover the crock pot with a lid, set it to low heat, and cook for 6-7 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls apart with a fork.
6. Once the ribs are fully cooked, carefully remove them from the crock pot and set aside on a serving platter, keeping them warm.
7. To thicken the sauce, strain the liquids from the crock pot into a small saucepan. Mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry, then whisk it into the sauce over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
8. Drizzle the thickened sauce over the ribs or serve it on the side for dipping.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley or scallions, if desired, and serve with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 313.8 g | 402% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.0 g | 545% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1089 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 5663 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.1 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.9 g | ||
| Protein | 286.0 g | 572% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 4250 mg | 90% | |
*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.
