Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs With Sweet and Sour Sauce

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2
Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs With Sweet and Sour Sauce Perfect for Your Summer BBQ
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Prep

10 min

Cook

480 min

Ready In

490 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cans tomato sauce
1 cup orange juice
1 onion , finely chopped
1 celery , finely chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey or 3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
6 lbs pork back ribs or 6 lbs side pork ribs
1 head garlic
2 jalapenos or 2 chili peppers , with seeds , finely chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons regular paprika or 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
614
Sugar
20g
Fat
42g
Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs With Sweet and Sour Sauce combines the tenderness of slow-cooking and the taste of tangy sweet and sour sauce. This dish is perfect for summertime BBQ or simply a hearty meal on a Sunday afternoon. Pork ribs coated in paprika and salt are slow-cooked along with a delicious mixture of tomato sauce, orange juice, onion, celery, cider vinegar, honey, ginger, and jalapenos to form a delectable sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe will have your taste buds dancing with absolutely no fuss.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, orange juice, onion, celery, cider vinegar, honey, ginger, and jalapenos until well combined.
2.Spread the vegetable oil over the pork ribs and sprinkle with paprika and salt.
3.Place the pork ribs and head of garlic in a slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
4.Remove the pork ribs from the slow cooker and set aside. Discard the garlic head.
5.Using a ladle or spoon, skim the fat off the top of the sauce in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by about half, approximately 15-20 minutes.
6.Brush the thickened sauce over the pork ribs and serve immediately.

PROS

The slow-cooking process ensures that the pork ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and flavorful.

The sweet and sour sauce adds a tangy kick to the dish.

Perfect meal for a summer BBQ.

CONS

Pork ribs can be high in fat and calories so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Long cooking time practical might be a challenge to some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork ribs are a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
Tomato sauce contains heart-healthy lycopene which lowers the risk of heart disease.
Orange juice provides a dose of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to promote digestion.

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