Crock Pot Sweet and Spicy Pork or Beef Ribs and Beans

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this Crock Pot Sweet and Spicy Pork or Beef Ribs and Beans recipe—a hearty, flavor-packed meal perfect for slow-cooking enthusiasts. Succulent ribs, seasoned with a smoky spice blend and seared for maximum flavor, are bathed in a luscious sweet and spicy barbecue sauce made with honey, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of cayenne. Combined with tender kidney and black beans, juicy diced tomatoes, and savory onions, this one-pot wonder simmers to perfection over eight hours, yielding fall-off-the-bone ribs and a rich, comforting bean medley. Ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prepping, this dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread or fluffy rice. Keywords: crock pot ribs recipe, sweet and spicy pork ribs, slow cooker ribs and beans.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork or beef ribs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Season the ribs with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spices into the meat thoroughly.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step helps to lock in flavor.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create the sweet and spicy sauce.

Step 4

In the crock pot, layer the seared ribs at the bottom. Pour the sweet and spicy sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are coated evenly.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, kidney beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes on top of the ribs.

Step 6

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Step 8

Serve hot, with the tender ribs and beans scooped onto plates. Pair with crusty bread or steamed rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2663.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4400.1

Total Fat 243.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 724.9mg	0%
Sodium 7696.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 312.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.8g	0%
Total Sugars 144.9g
Protein 242.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 767.4mg	0%
Iron 30.0mg	0%
Potassium 6140.7mg	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: 49.7%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 28.3%