Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Ribs

Sink your teeth into these tender, fall-off-the-bone Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Ribs, a tantalizing combination of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors that will delight the whole family. This slow-cooked masterpiece features succulent pork baby back ribs seasoned to perfection and coated in a luscious homemade sweet and sour sauce made with ketchup, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Layered with colorful bell peppers, onions, and juicy pineapple chunks, this dish offers a vibrant mix of textures and flavors. Perfect for a stress-free dinner, these ribs cook low and slow in the crock pot, resulting in irresistibly juicy meat that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite sides. Whether it's a busy weekday or a special occasion, this easy sweet and sour ribs recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork baby back ribs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup pineapple juice
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 large sliced onion
• 2 medium sliced bell peppers (red and green)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the pork ribs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Season both sides of the ribs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar until well combined. This will be your sweet and sour sauce.

Step 4

Slice the ribs into smaller portions of 2-3 ribs each for easier handling and even cooking.

Step 5

Place a layer of sliced onion and bell peppers at the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 6

Arrange the ribs on top of the vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 7

Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.

Step 8

Place the lid on the crock pot and cook the ribs on LOW for 6 hours or until they are tender and fully cooked through.

Step 9

About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to form a slurry.

Step 10

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the crock pot to thicken it. Add the pineapple chunks at this step as well.

Step 11

Re-cover the crock pot and allow the ribs to finish cooking.

Step 12

Once done, serve the ribs with the sweet and sour sauce spooned over the top, alongside rice or your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2281.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4631.4

Total Fat 327.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 5642.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 121.3g
Protein 292.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 433.6mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 4681.5mg	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: 61.8%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 13.7%