Best 10 Slow Cooker Sweet And Tangy Short Ribs Recipes

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Short ribs are an inherently flavorful cut of meat that becomes incredibly tender when cooked slowly. In a slow cooker, this process is made even easier as the ribs braise in a flavorful liquid, infusing them with moisture and deliciousness. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors in this recipe creates a dish that is both satisfying and complex. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this slow cooker sweet and tangy short rib recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND TANGY SHORT RIBS



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Apricot preserves and brown sugar balance the zest of chili sauce and ground mustard for a great weeknight meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 lb beef short ribs
1 large sweet onion (such as Bermuda, Maui or Spanish), cut in half, halves sliced (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
3/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ribs, in batches if necessary; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion in cooker. Top with ribs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened.
  • Drain excess liquid from cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 1 hour longer or until meat begins to separate from bones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1 g

SWEET AND SPICY SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 pounds bone-in short ribs (about 2 inches thick)
3/4 cup apple butter
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup apple cider
3 carrots, thinly sliced
5 scallions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
Cornbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, brown sugar, chile powder, garlic, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle all over the short ribs and rub into the meat. Arrange the ribs in a single layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle any of the remaining flour mixture on top.
  • Whisk the apple butter, mustard, ketchup and cider in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until very hot, then transfer to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, 4 hours.
  • Using tongs, turn the ribs in the sauce to coat, then remove to a bowl. Skim off the fat from the sauce (there will be quite a bit), then return the ribs to the sauce and add the carrots and scallions. Cover and cook on high, 2 more hours. Serve with cornbread.

SLOW COOKER SWEET & SPICY THAI-STYLE RIBS



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Let your slow cooker do all the work. These sweet and spicy Thai-inspired ribs are perfect for hectic weeknight dinners.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

One 3- to 4-pound rack pork spare or back loin ribs, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Thai Style Sweet & Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce
Chopped cilantro, chopped roasted and salted peanuts and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the ribs all over with salt and pepper. Brush the ribs with 1/2 cup of the Thai Style Sweet & Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce. Transfer to a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker insert. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place each rib rack half, bone-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the remaining cooking sauce. Broil until the glaze is bubbling and browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Slice the ribs between the bones. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Squeeze lime juice over the ribs.

SWEET ASIAN SHORT RIBS



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This is a sweet and savory dish that will have them licking their plates clean. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix in 1 tablespoon cornstarch into sauce before serving.

Provided by Gun Range Diva

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 6h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds beef short ribs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup water
½ cup loquat preserves
½ cup sweet chili sauce
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
¼ cup honey
1 envelope onion soup mix
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Place short ribs in the crock of a slow cooker; season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine water, preserves, chili sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, onion soup mix, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, and ginger in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Seal jar and shake until ingredients are well mixed; pour over the ribs, assuring all ribs are covered in sauce.
  • Cook on Low until the meat is fork-tender, 6 to 9 hours (or on High for 3 to 6 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 186.4 mg, Fat 83.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 35.3 g, Sodium 1631.2 mg, Sugar 53 g

SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR COUNTRY RIBS



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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

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 pounds country-style pork ribs, separated into single ribs
Barbecue sauce, for serving (optional)

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

TENDER 'N' TANGY RIBS



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These ribs are so simple to prepare! Just brown them in the skillet and then combine them with the sauce ingredients in your slow cooker. Serve them for lunch, or let them cook all day for fall-off-the-bone tenderness. -Denise Hathaway Valasek, Perrysburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 to 1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds pork spareribs
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cut ribs into serving-sized pieces; brown in a skillet in oil. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 48g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 1110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET & SPICY BBQ SHORT RIBS



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These falling-off-the-bone-tender beef short ribs are a flavor sensation, with a beyond-delicious simmer liquid that includes mustard, honey and BBQ sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup honey
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Yellow Mustard
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 lb. beef short ribs

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except ribs until blended.
  • Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour barbecue sauce mixture over ribs; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours). Remove ribs from sauce; cover to keep warm.
  • Skim and discard excess fat from sauce; return ribs to sauce. Stir gently until evenly coated with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 22 g, Protein 35 g

SPICY SOY GLAZED SHORT RIBS (SLOW COOKER)



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The flavor on these ribs is slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and the meat melts in your mouth. Definitely easier than the traditional method of hours long attended cooking. These can be served as an appetizer/party dish (would serve 6) or as an entree (would serve 4). From Secrets of slow cooking.

Provided by Chandra M

Categories     Meat

Time 6h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 lbs beef short ribs
1/2 cup water
2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
1 garlic clove, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce (or plum sauce)
2 limes, juice of
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat off ribs.
  • In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ribs on all sides in batches. Transfer browned ribs to an oval slow cooker (for a better fit, but round may be used).
  • Deglaze the skillet with 1/2 cup water and pour the resulting liquid over the ribs.
  • In a medium bowl combine half of the scallions and all remaining ingredients except the sesame seeds. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, pour over the ribs.
  • Cook on the low setting 6 hours or until the meat is tender (some will fall from the bone).
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl to cool and set aside.
  • Serve the ribs with some of the sauce, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and remaining scallions.

SWEET AND SOUR COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS



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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

1 (4 pound) package country-style pork ribs, or to taste
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 green bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, chopped
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced

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-COOKED SWEET AND SAVORY RIBS



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Make and share this Slow-Cooked Sweet and Savory Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 9h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 1/2-3 lbs country-style boneless pork ribs
1 (18 ounce) bottle honey barbecue sauce
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Place onion rings into a 5-quart slow-cooker.
  • Place ribs on top of onions.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over ribs.
  • Cover; cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or until the meat is tender.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality short ribs: Look for ribs that are well-marbled with fat, as this will help ensure they stay tender and flavorful during the long cooking process.
  • Brown the short ribs before slow cooking: This step will help develop a rich, caramelized flavor in the ribs. You can brown them in a skillet over medium-high heat or in the slow cooker itself on the sauté setting.
  • Use a flavorful liquid: The liquid you use to braise the short ribs is important for adding flavor. You can use beef broth, red wine, or even apple cider.
  • Add vegetables and herbs: Vegetables and herbs not only add flavor to the dish, but they also help to keep the short ribs moist. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and thyme.
  • Cook the short ribs on low heat: This will help ensure they become fall-off-the-bone tender. Cook them for at least 8 hours, or up to 12 hours if you have the time.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker sweet and tangy short ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The ribs are braised in a flavorful sauce made with brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, and they are cooked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. Serve the short ribs with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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