Sweet and Sour Ribs for Crock Pot

Transform your meal times with these Sweet and Sour Ribs for the Crock Pot, a mouthwatering combination of tender pork ribs and a luscious homemade sauce. Perfectly slow-cooked for 6-7 hours, the ribs become irresistibly juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender, while the sauce—a zesty blend of brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger—balances tangy and sweet flavors beautifully. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to a glossy finish, making it ideal for drizzling over the ribs or pairing with a side of steamed rice. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this comforting, savory-sweet dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Garnished with fresh green onions, these crock pot ribs are as visually appealing as they are delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:420 mins

Total Time:435 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds Pork ribs
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cups Ketchup
• 0.25 cups Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork ribs and cut them into individual pieces if not pre-cut.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

Place the pork ribs in the crock pot and pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone.

Step 5

Once the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them from the crock pot and set aside on a serving dish. Cover them with foil to keep warm.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour this into the sauce remaining in the crock pot and stir well to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on high heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Pour the thickened sweet and sour sauce over the ribs and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Step 8

Pair with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1619.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3957.6

Total Fat 265.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1065.9mg	0%
Sodium 6121.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 127.0g
Protein 238.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 376.0mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 3071.0mg	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: 60.6%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 15.3%