5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ribs

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February 9, 2023
Andi GleesonJump to Recipe

Got 5 minutes? Then you are ready to make this melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ribs!

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Brown Sugar

Even though it might look like I’m on top of meal planning since I share a weekly dinner menu every Saturday, I have to confess that I don’t always manage to plan my meals for the week ahead. It used to be easier before I was a blogger because I made the same few things over and over. It’s not hard to plan meals when you aren’t getting creative, but now I’m always trying to think of fresh, new ideas so YOU don’t have to be in a dinner rut! Anyway, sometimes if inspiration hasn’t struck for a week of new recipes, I kind of wing it a couple of days at a time.

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ribs

One day this week, I was standing in the meat department trying to invent a dinner, and boneless country pork ribs caught my eye. I knew I had all these other ingredients at home, so I excitedly grabbed the ribs with a plan. These brown sugar ribs melt in your mouth and taste delicious over rice. They would work in a sandwich too since the meat is so tender. The sauce is a little salty, a little sweet, and a lot good. This super easy slow cooker dinner should please the whole family!

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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ribs

These salty, sweet, fork tender ribs will please your whole family!

  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

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Instructions

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar in your slow cooker. Add onions and ribs, and gently stir to coat all sides of meat with sauce.
  2. Cook on high for 4 hours or low 6-8 hours. Flip meat halfway through cooking if possible.

 

  • Author: Andi
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 240
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Slow Cooker

Final Thoughts About Brown Sugar Ribs

Very appetizing, isn’t it? You can do a lot with your ribs whether it’s pork or beef. This simple recipe will make your meal a delicious one. Make sure to serve this recipe to your family and friends. It is a perfect treat for any occasion. I assure you that you will enjoy this.

Want more easy slow cooker pork dinner ideas? Try these!

Andi Gleeson

23 comments

Annie
6 years ago

I don’t have any seasoned rice vinegar, but I do have light and mild rice vinegar. Do you think tat it would work as well as the seasoned kind?

THass
6 years ago

I made this recipe last night in the crockpot and cooked them on low for 8hrs. They were so salty we had to throw them away! Way to much soy sauce. $35 for 2lbs of ribs from the butcher and they ended up in the garbage. Terrible recipe!

Debbie K
7 years ago

Your 5 ingredient brown sugar pork ribs is just what the doctor ordered. Easy, easy, easy. Can’t make a mistake wth this one. Yeah!

Andi Gleeson
7 years ago

Hi, Debbie! The easier the better as far as I’m concerned :) I hope you like the ribs!

Leah_Diane
9 years ago

Hi Andi.. These sound great but if no slow cooker’s available. . Can you make in the oven instead? At what temp & how long? Should cover with foil too? Thanks for help if you get this!

Andi Gleeson
9 years ago

Hi, Leah! I’m so sorry for not answering sooner. I needed to look up how to convert a slow cooker recipe to the oven. I found this handy post that says to cook them in the oven at 350 for 2-3 hours. I hope that helps!

Esme
6 years ago

Ha! I have a burned, sticky mess from using those times and temp. I even covered them. Thank goodness I decided to check on them before the 2 1/2 hours were up.

Brooke
9 years ago

Just made these today and all I have to say is omg delicious! Living on my own and being away at work all day, it’s hard to find something that is a hearty meal as well as easy and can be ready to eat when I get home! This recipe calls for very little but gives a lot in taste! Thank you Andi I will definitely be looking for more of your recipes on here!

Andi
9 years ago

I’m so happy to hear that you liked it, Brooke! I hope to hear from you again soon :)

Jennifer Johnson
10 years ago

Maybe this is a stupid question, but what is “seasoned” rice vinegar?

Andi
10 years ago

Hi, Jennifer. That’s not a stupid question! Seasoned rice vinegar is usually found in the Asian section of the grocery store but sometimes with the other vinegars too. It has salt and sugar added. Here’s an example so you know what to look for.

Liz
10 years ago

Nice recipe. Thanks Andi.

Andi
10 years ago

Thank you, Liz! Have a good weekend!

Sandi
10 years ago

Wow Andi these look great. I am going to sub Tamari for the soy sauce (it is a gluten free soy sauce) and give this recipe a try. Which of your cocktail recipes do you think I should try with it?

Sandi

Andi
10 years ago

Thank you, Sandi! I’ll have to try tamari. I’ve seen it in the store but never used it. I would serve these with Raspberry Bourbon Lemonade! Thanks for asking, and have a great weekend!

Kelly
10 years ago

These ribs look awesome Andi! Love slow cooker meals like this that are tasty and easy :)

Andi
10 years ago

Thank you, Kelly! I love easy ones like this too, and pork is great in the slow cooker because it stays moist. Thanks so much for stopping by :)

rachelle
10 years ago

Thank you. Just went on my meal plan for the week.

Andi
10 years ago

You’re welcome, Rachelle! I hope you like it as much as we did. It makes great leftovers too!

Laura O
10 years ago

Simple but super delicious! I’m sure I could make this without the soy sauce and substitute salt. Then not only will it be delicious but free of the top 8 food allergens too! Yum!

Andi
10 years ago

Hi, Laura! I didn’t think of soy sauce being bad for soy allergies, even though that seems pretty obvious now that you mention it! I’m sure you could come up with a tasty allergen-free version if anyone could! Thanks for your visit and comment :)

ELF
10 years ago

Looks like something that I would enjoy. Thanks for sharing, I love recipes that don’t have too many steps!

Andi
10 years ago

No problem. You know I love easy recipes, too!

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