Description
Marvelous slow cooker sticky ribs bring Southern comfort straight to dinner tables. Tender pork ribs glazed with sweet and tangy sauce promise delightful meals you will savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks pork ribs
- 1 tbsp (15g) kosher salt
- 1 tsp (2g) black pepper, freshly ground
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1-inch (2.5 cm) fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15ml) hot sauce
- 1 13-oz jar apricot preserves
- 1 cup (240ml) ketchup
- ¼ cup (60ml) yellow mustard
- ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
- 2 chipotle peppers, canned in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 3 tbsps (45ml) cornstarch
Instructions
- Preparation: Segment pork ribs into 2-rib portions and season thoroughly with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring uniform coating and size for consistent cooking.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk apricot preserves, tomato ketchup, Dijon mustard, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, grated ginger, and hot sauce into a harmonious, smooth mixture.
- Slow Cooking: Submerge seasoned ribs in sauce within slow cooker, guaranteeing complete coverage. Cook on low (200°F) for 6-7 hours or high (275°F) for 3-4 hours until meat becomes supremely tender and begins separating from bones.
- Finishing Process: Transfer cooked ribs to foil-lined baking sheet. Strain cooking liquid, skim fat, and reduce in saucepan. Create cornstarch slurry and incorporate into liquid, stirring until sauce reaches glossy, thick consistency.
- Caramelization: Brush ribs with thickened sauce, bake at 375°F. Reglaze every 10-15 minutes, developing rich, caramelized exterior over 40-45 minutes.
- Serving: Remove from oven, rest 5 minutes. Present with additional sauce for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Slice Smartly: Cut ribs into uniform 2-rib portions to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout.
- Sauce Strategy: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to blend complex flavors and create a harmonious, rich coating that penetrates the meat.
- Fat Management: Skim excess fat from cooking liquid before creating glaze to prevent greasy texture and enhance sauce’s clean, intense flavor profile.
- Caramelization Technique: Brush and rebake ribs multiple times to develop deep, sticky caramelization that transforms ordinary ribs into restaurant-quality masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 642
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 1160mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg