Best 6 Slow Cooker Sweet Sour Spare Ribs Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will leave you craving for more. This dish features tender and fall-off-the-bone spare ribs smothered in a luscious homemade sweet and sour sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The recipe provides detailed instructions for both the Instant Pot and slow cooker, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Additionally, you'll find a vegetarian version of this classic dish, catering to diverse dietary preferences.

Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to preparing this mouthwatering dish. Discover the secrets behind achieving perfectly cooked spare ribs, along with tips for creating a tantalizing sweet and sour sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Elevate your cooking skills and impress your loved ones with this delectable Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER POTLUCK SPARERIBS



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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

6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 ½ cups ketchup
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup vinegar
½ cup honey
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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

TENDER SPARERIBS



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Even my three little ones love this easy-to-make and delicious-to-eat meal. The succulent meat falls right off the bone! -Julie Czmer, West Bloomfield, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR RIBS



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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

2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons soya sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic
3 lbs pork spareribs

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 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

SLOW COOKER SWEET & SOUR SPARE RIBS RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by kathybgood

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 lbs meaty pork spare ribs, cut in 2-3 rib sections

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar and flour in a saucepan. Add water, then vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, ginger, garlic powder. Cook and stir over over medium heat until boiling and thickened. Layer ribs in 4-6 quart crockpot spooning sauce over each layer. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on High for 5-6 hours until ribs are very tender.

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

Tips:

  • Use a good quality spare ribs. Look for ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Trim the spare ribs of any excess fat. This will help to reduce the amount of grease in the dish.
  • Brown the spare ribs before cooking them in the slow cooker. This will help to develop their flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the slow cooker. This will add flavor and nutrients to the dish.
  • Use a good quality sweet and sour sauce. You can either make your own or use a store-bought sauce.
  • Cook the spare ribs on low for 6-8 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve the spare ribs with rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker sweet and sour spare ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and the sweet and sour sauce is tangy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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