Finger-Licking Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Glazed Ribs Recipe
Slow cooker glazed ribs elevate mundane dinners into a flavor-packed sensation that will have everyone craving seconds.
These melt-in-your-mouth delicacies promise a culinary journey of pure indulgence.
Tender meat cascading off the bone whispers comfort and nostalgia with every bite.
Robust marinades and gentle simmering transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary feast.
Minimal effort yields maximum deliciousness, allowing you to savor precious moments with family.
The secret lies in patient, low-temperature cooking that infuses each morsel with complex, tantalizing seasonings.
Generations will rally around this show-stopping dish that turns an average evening into an unforgettable dining experience.
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Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Calories: 580 kcal
Servings: 5
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How to Slow Cook the Best Glazed Ribs
Grab a sharp knife and cutting board. Carefully slice the full rib rack into sections that’ll comfortably fit your slow cooker. Spread the pieces evenly in the ceramic pot to ensure uniform cooking.
Sprinkle chopped onions and crushed garlic across the ribs. These aromatic warriors will infuse incredible depth and richness into the meat during the slow cooking process.
Generously coat every inch of the ribs with salt and pepper. Don’t hold back – this is your chance to create a flavor explosion that’ll make taste buds dance.
Set your slow cooker to low heat and let the magic happen. Eight hours of gentle cooking will transform tough meat into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Whisk together plum preserves, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and a splash of hot sauce in a bowl. This magical mixture will add a tangy, sweet kick that elevates the ribs from good to absolutely incredible.
Using tongs, lovingly coat the ribs with the prepared glaze. Let them sit for a quick 20 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle and marry. Serve hot and watch as everyone dives in with pure excitement.
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Tender Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Glazed Ribs Recipe
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
Description
Rich, tangy glazed ribs from the Pioneer Woman slow cooker method guarantee succulent meat that falls off the bone. Succulent pork ribs with a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors will satisfy you completely.
Ingredients
- 2 packages pork loin back ribs (2.5 to 3 lbs / 1.1 to 1.4 kg each)
- 1 lg onion, thinly sliced
- 12 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup plum preserves
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- Several dashes hot sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rack Preparation: Slice each rib rack in half to fit comfortably in the slow cooker, arranging pieces evenly for consistent cooking.
- Aromatic Foundation: Distribute thin onion slices and peeled garlic cloves around and over the ribs, creating a flavor-enhancing base that will permeate the meat during cooking.
- Seasoning Technique: Thoroughly coat ribs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor penetration across all surfaces.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and set slow cooker to low heat, allowing ribs to transform into tender perfection over 8 hours, breaking down connective tissues and developing rich, deep flavors.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk plum preserves, tomato ketchup, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, well-integrated glaze with balanced sweet, tangy, and spicy notes.
- Glazing Finale: Carefully extract ribs from cooking liquid, drain excess moisture, then gently coat with prepared sauce using tongs to ensure uniform coverage. Return to slow cooker for an additional 20 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize and deeply infuse the meat with its complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Slice Smartly: Cut ribs in half to fit slow cooker perfectly, preventing overcrowding and ensuring even cooking throughout.
- Build Flavor Foundation: Layer thin onion and garlic slices beneath ribs to create a powerful aromatic base that deeply penetrates the meat.
- Season Thoroughly: Generously apply kosher salt and black pepper across entire rib surface, creating a robust seasoning that enhances natural meat flavors.
- Sauce Application Technique: Gently coat ribs with prepared sauce using tongs, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum flavor absorption and glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Michael Thompson
Founder & Culinary Director
Expertise
Classical & Contemporary Cooking Techniques, Global Cuisine Appreciation, Nutrition & Menu Engineering, Sustainable Cooking Practices, Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Education
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Michael grew up in Oregon, where he learned early that food tastes better when it’s fresh, local, and made with care.
After earning his degree from the Southwestern Oregon Community College, he focused his career on teaching others how to cook with the seasons, reduce food waste, and reconnect with what’s on their plate.
Michael keeps his cooking simple, sustainable, and full of flavor. His favorite part of the process? Watching people realize how easy and satisfying it can be to cook a single great meal from scratch.