Crock Pot Sweet and Savory Ribs

Get ready to savor melt-in-your-mouth perfection with this Crock Pot Sweet and Savory Ribs recipe, a foolproof way to create fall-off-the-bone pork ribs with minimal effort. Coated in a rich, smoky dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, and optional smoked paprika, these baby back ribs develop a deeply flavorful crust as they slow-cook for hours. A heavenly glaze made with barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar adds the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. For a finishing touch, broil the ribs to caramelize the sauce, creating a sticky, irresistibly glossy coating. Perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing weekend dinner, these ribs pair beautifully with classics like coleslaw or cornbread. Dive into this sweet and savory symphony today and transform your slow cooker into a barbecue lover’s dream.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika (optional)
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure they cook evenly and are more tender.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) to make the dry rub.

Step 3

Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel, then rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.

Step 4

Cut the ribs into 3-4 sections so they fit easily into your slow cooker.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.

Step 6

Place a layer of ribs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with a drizzle of the barbecue sauce mixture. Repeat layers until all ribs are in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Pour any remaining barbecue sauce over the top of the ribs.

Step 8

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the ribs are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.

Step 9

Optional: Preheat your oven to broil. Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush additional barbecue sauce on top and broil for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce caramelizes.

Step 10

Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1920.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5129.5

Total Fat 330.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 7711.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 241.2g
Protein 290.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 539.5mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 5009.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 21.4%