Crock Pot Sweet And Tangy Ribs Food

SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND TANGY SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ribs, in batches if necessary; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion in cooker. Top with ribs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
• In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened.
• Drain excess liquid from cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 1 hour longer or until meat begins to separate from bones.

CROCK POT SWEET AND SPICY PORK OR BEEF RIBS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Place the drained beans in the crock pot; set aside.
• Cut the pork or beef ribs into serving-size pieces, then season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Place the ribs in a broiler pan, then broil in oven for about 20-25 minutes, turning once.
• Add the browned ribs to the slow cooker and then sprinkle the onion, fresh garlic and green pepper over the ribs.
• In a saucepan combine the BBQ sauce, jalapeno jelly and Tabasco hot sauce; cook stirring over low heat until melted and combined.
• Pour the mixture over the ribs and toss to coat with the sauce.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for about 5-6 hours or on LOW for about 9-10 hours.
• Remove the ribs and skim off any fat from the sauce.
• Arrange the ribs over the bean mixture.

STICKY SPICY SLOW-COOKED RIBS

Steps:

• Cut the racks into 2-rib pieces, season with salt and pepper and put into a slow cooker.
• In a bowl, mix together the preserves, ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, garlic, chipotles, ginger and hot sauce. Pour the mixture over the ribs and cover. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
• When the ribs are cooked, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Skim the fat from the juices and transfer the juices to a pan. Place the pan on medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
• Mix the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the juices in the pan and cook until the desired thickness.
• Brush the ribs with the sauce and bake, brushing with more sauce every 10 to 15 minutes, until the ribs are glazed and sticky, about 45 minutes. Serve with extra sauce.

SPICY-SWEET RIBS AND BEANS CROCK POT

Steps:

• Place beans in a 5-quart electric slow cooker; set aside.
• Cut ribs apart; sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Place ribs on a broiling pan. Besides browning for taste this removes some of the fat.
• Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 18 to 20 minutes or until browned, turning once.
• Add ribs to slow cooker, and sprinkle with onion, garlic, and pepper.
• Combine jelly, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce in a saucepan; cook over low heat until jelly melts. (I just added right to the beans and it melted in with no problem).
• Pour over ribs; stir gently.
• Cover and cook at HIGH 5 to 6 hours or at LOW 9 to 10 hours.
• Remove ribs.
• Drain bean mixture, reserving sauce.
• Skim fat from sauce.
• Arrange ribs over bean mixture; serve with sauce.
• Serve on a bed of rice.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR COUNTRY RIBS

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.

TENDER 'N' TANGY RIBS

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cut ribs into serving-sized pieces; brown in a skillet in oil. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until tender.