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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Ribs

These honey garlic ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, sweet-savory glaze. Made with a blend of honey, fresh garlic, soy sauce, and spices, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality ribs right at home. Perfect for busy weeknights or a weekend feast!

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Ribs:

  • 4–5 lbs pork baby back ribs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • ½ cup honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Pat dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  • Slow Cook: Place the ribs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
  • Broil for Extra Flavor (Optional): Transfer ribs to a baking sheet, brush with extra sauce, and broil for 3-5 minutes until caramelized.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Slice the ribs and drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • For extra tenderness, let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Want a thicker sauce? Simmer it in a saucepan for a few minutes after removing the ribs.
  • Spice it up! Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for heat.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Chef Crenn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Per Serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: honey garlic ribs, slow cooker ribs, easy ribs recipe, fall-off-the-bone ribs