Slow Cooked Sweet and Savory Ribs

Sink your teeth into these irresistible Slow Cooked Sweet and Savory Ribs, a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that's perfect for weekends, family gatherings, or whenever you're craving pure comfort food. These tender pork ribs are seasoned with a flavorful dry rub of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, then slow-cooked to perfection in a rich blend of barbecue sauce, soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar for a tantalizing balance of sweet and savory. The recipe is topped off with a quick broil for a caramelized, glossy glaze that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With minimal prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this dish is as convenient as it is delicious, making it an ideal centerpiece for your next hearty meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork ribs
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane from the back to ensure they cook evenly and absorb the seasoning.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to create the dry rub.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the pork ribs. Let the ribs sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth to create the sauce.

Step 5

Place the seasoned ribs in a slow cooker, standing them on their sides if necessary to fit. Pour half of the sauce over the ribs, reserving the rest for later.

Step 6

Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat starts to pull away from the bones.

Step 7

Preheat your oven broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the cooked ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the remaining sauce generously over the ribs.

Step 9

Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and forms a glossy glaze. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the broiler, let them rest for 5 minutes, then cut into individual portions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2358.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6660.4

Total Fat 440.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 158.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 1705.5mg	0%
Sodium 9034.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 266.2g
Protein 377.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 663.5mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 5166.2mg	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: 59.4%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 18.0%