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
Scale
- 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