Slow cooker sweet and sour sticky ribs are a delectable dish that combines the irresistible flavors of sweet and sour sauce with tender fall-off-the-bone ribs. This dish, perfect for a casual gathering or a special occasion, can be easily prepared using a slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy hassle-free cooking while the slow cooker does all the work. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create this mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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SLOW COOKER 2-INGREDIENT STICKY SWEET & SOUR RIBS
These sticky sweet and sour ribs only have two ingredients. You won't believe how delicious they are!
Provided by Judith Hannemann
Categories Appetizers Comfort Foods Everyday Meals Pork Slow Cooker
Time 7h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix rub ingredients (if using) and rub on ribs.
- Place ribs in a 5-7 quart slow cooker, cover and cook on low about 6 hours, high about 4 hours (times approximate).
- Drain all accumulated liquid from cooker and wipe the liner dry with a paper towel.
- Place ribs back in cooker and pour duck sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on HIGH an additional 2 hours. (Use high ONLY for the remainder of the cooking)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 766 kcal, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 1589 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR RIBS
This is so easy to do and it makes company quality ribs. I make the sauce the night before and just add it in the morning before work. You can also use chicken thighs or wings for this.
Provided by Fairy Godmother
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix sugar and flour into saucepan.
- Add water, stir.
- Add next 5 ingredients.
- Heat and stir until it boils and thickens.
- Pour over ribs in crock pot.
- Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-5 hours.
SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR STICKY RIBS
The sauce for these ribs is absolutely addictive! It has just the right balance of sweet and sour. From "The Best Slow and Easy Recipes".
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Pork
Time 5h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the onion, pepper, garlic, and ginger in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, about 8 pulses.
- Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the vegetable mixture and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is softened and slightly brown, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the jam, frozen juice, soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 cup vinegar and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Stand upright in the slow cooker insert, winding them around in a spiral, meaty side toward the wall of the cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the ribs.
- Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until tender.
- Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Let the cooking liquid settle 5 minutes and pour off the fat.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium pot.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook down until it measures about 2 cups, about 15 minutes.
- Stir the remaining tablespoon of vinegar into the sauce and correct the seasoning.
- Slice the ribs between the bones and toss with the sauce.
- Serve on a platter garnished with cilantro.
STICKY SPICY SLOW-COOKED RIBS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 5h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut the racks into 2-rib pieces, season with salt and pepper and put into a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the preserves, ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, garlic, chipotles, ginger and hot sauce. Pour the mixture over the ribs and cover. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
- When the ribs are cooked, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Skim the fat from the juices and transfer the juices to a pan. Place the pan on medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
- Mix the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the juices in the pan and cook until the desired thickness.
- Brush the ribs with the sauce and bake, brushing with more sauce every 10 to 15 minutes, until the ribs are glazed and sticky, about 45 minutes. Serve with extra sauce.
SWEET 'N' SOUR RIBS
If you're looking for a change from typical barbecue ribs, you'll enjoy this recipe my mom always prepared on birthdays and special occasions. The tender ribs have a slight sweet-and-sour taste that my family loves. I usually serve them with garlic mashed potatoes and a salad or coleslaw. -Dorothy Voelz, Champaign, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place ribs in an ungreased 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the next 11 ingredients; pour over ribs. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., To make sauce, transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with ribs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR SPARERIBS
Just the tempting aroma of these ribs reminds me of many simple but delicious meals mom made. Dad especially loved these tender tasty ribs with their thick, tangy sauce. Mom liked them because the sauce was no fuss to make. - Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place ribs on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ketchup, vinegar and water until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove ribs and rack from pan. Drain and discard fat. Return ribs to roasting pan; drizzle 1-1/2 cups sauce over ribs. Bake 30 minutes longer. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; brush with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 887 calories, Fat 53g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 52g protein.
SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR COUNTRY RIBS
Start these ribs in the morning, and they'll be perfectly tender by dinnertime.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 6h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In slow cooker, whisk together ketchup, sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Add ribs to slow cooker, and toss with sauce. Arrange ribs, bone side up, in a single row. Cover; cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 10 hours).
- Serve ribs drizzled with pan juices and, if desired, barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 g, Fat 34 g, Protein 23 g
SWEET AND SOUR COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS
This recipe is always delicious. It works perfectly for a crowd. We usually serve it with rice.
Provided by Jemaco2
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Country-Style Ribs
Time 8h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place ribs in slow cooker.
- Mix pineapple with juice, tomato sauce, green bell pepper, onion, brown sugar, cider vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over the ribs.
- Cook on Low until ribs are cooked through and tender, 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 466.3 mg, Sugar 29.1 g
SLOW COOKER POTLUCK SPARERIBS
These ribs are perfect for a potluck. Use a slow cooker bag and cleanup is super easy. Sure to be a recipe they beg for!
Provided by Maggie Ogier Luke
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Spare Ribs
Time 5h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put spareribs in the bottom of a slow cooker; top with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, salt, mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Cook on High for 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1025.6 mg, Sugar 31.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most tender and flavorful cut of ribs for this recipe, but you can also use spare ribs if you prefer. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Make sure the ribs are well-coated in the sauce: The sauce is what gives these ribs their delicious flavor, so be sure to coat them thoroughly before cooking. You can use a brush or your hands to apply the sauce.
- Cook the ribs on low heat for a long time: This will help the ribs to become fall-off-the-bone tender. Cook them for at least 6 hours, or up to 8 hours if you have the time.
- Don't overcook the ribs: Overcooked ribs will become dry and tough. Check them after 6 hours of cooking and then every 30 minutes or so until they are tender.
- Serve the ribs with your favorite sides: These ribs are delicious served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or coleslaw.
Conclusion:
These slow-cooker sweet and sour sticky ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a party or potluck. The ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in a flavorful sauce that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, give these ribs a try.
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