Description
Succulent ribs from Pioneer Woman’s kitchen shine with a sweet and tangy glaze that melts in your mouth. Slow-cooked perfection promises fork-tender meat dripping with irresistible flavor that draws friends and family straight to the dinner table.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 2 packages of pork loin back ribs (2.5 to 3 pounds each / 1.1 to 1.4 kilograms each)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 12 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauces and Preserves:
- 1 cup plum preserves
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- Several dashes of hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the ribs by slicing each rack in half to fit comfortably in the slow cooker. Arrange the rib pieces evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Layer thin slices of onion and peeled garlic cloves over and around the ribs, creating an aromatic base that will infuse the meat with deep, rich flavors.
- Generously season the ribs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, thoroughly coating all surfaces to build a robust flavor profile.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low heat. Allow the ribs to cook undisturbed for 8 hours (480 minutes), which will transform the meat into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy.
- Carefully remove the ribs from the cooking liquid, taking care to retain the softened garlic and onion pieces. Drain excess liquid to concentrate the meaty essence.
- Create the signature sauce by whisking together plum preserves, tomato ketchup, smoky barbecue sauce, and a few dashes of hot sauce in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently coat the ribs with the prepared sauce using tongs, ensuring an even distribution of the glossy, tangy mixture. Return the ribs to the slow cooker and let them rest for an additional 20 minutes to absorb the sauce’s flavors before serving.
Notes
- Minimal hands-on time delivers restaurant-quality ribs with maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Customizable sauce recipe lets home cooks experiment with personal taste preferences.
- Breaking down tough meat fibers happens through patient eight-hour slow cooking technique.
- Balancing sweet plum preserves with tangy hot sauce creates a complex flavor profile.
- Gentle sauce coating ensures every succulent bite bursts with rich, harmonious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg