Slow Cooked Pork Ribs with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Fall-off-the-bone tender and bursting with bold flavors, these Slow Cooked Pork Ribs with Sweet and Sour Sauce are the ultimate comfort food! Perfectly seasoned with a savory blend of garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of brown sugar, these ribs are slow-cooked to perfection for six hours. The star of the dish is the irresistibly tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce, crafted with apple cider vinegar, honey, ketchup, and soy sauce, providing a harmonious balance of sweetness and zing that will tantalize your taste buds. Finished with a glossy, thickened sauce made from the pan drippings, these juicy ribs are a show-stopping dish for casual gatherings or family dinners. Serve them hot, garnished with sesame seeds or fresh parsley, for a restaurant-quality experience everyone will devour.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Pork ribs
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your slow cooker on low heat.

Step 2

Pat the pork ribs dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.

Step 3

Place the seasoned ribs into the slow cooker in a single layer, or stack them if necessary.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to create the sweet and sour sauce.

Step 5

Pour the sauce evenly over the ribs in the slow cooker, ensuring all the ribs are coated.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the ribs are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.

Step 7

Once the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them from the slow cooker and place them on a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 8

Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the saucepan and cook while whisking until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Serve the ribs hot, drizzled with the thickened sweet and sour sauce. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1557.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3235.3

Total Fat 212.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 852.7mg	0%
Sodium 7839.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 105.8g
Protein 189.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 289.7mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 2575.5mg	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: 59.7%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 16.8%