Slow Cooker Savory Pork Ribs

Fall off the bone and bursting with bold flavors, these Slow Cooker Savory Pork Ribs are a hands-off dinner solution destined to please any crowd. Coated in a rich dry rub of smoked paprika, brown sugar, and warming spices, the tender pork ribs are slow-cooked in a tangy, sweet barbecue sauce infused with honey, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep before the slow cooker does all the work, making it an effortless way to achieve melt-in-your-mouth meat. For an extra touch of smoky caramelization, finish the ribs under the broiler to achieve that irresistible barbecue flavor. Serve these hearty ribs with a side of coleslaw, cornbread, or your favorite comfort foods for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. Optimize your mealtime with this foolproof slow cooker pork ribs recipe—perfect for family dinners, game day, or any occasion calling for savory indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork ribs
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 cloves Minced garlic

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Rub the dry spice mixture generously over both sides of the pork ribs.

Step 4

Place the ribs into the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer (you may need to cut them into smaller sections).

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Stir until well mixed.

Step 6

Pour the sauce over the ribs, ensuring all of the meat is coated evenly.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or high heat for 4 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.

Step 8

Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a serving platter.

Step 9

(Optional) For a caramelized finish, brush the ribs with additional barbecue sauce and broil them in the oven on a baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.

Step 10

Serve the ribs hot, garnished with extra barbecue sauce if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1899.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4967.4

Total Fat 293.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1197.5mg	0%
Sodium 8023.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 189.8g
Protein 334.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 355.1mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 5051.5mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 27.3%

Carbs: 18.9%