Description
Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Ribs deliver a tantalizing combination of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate any meal. These tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs are coated in a thick honey buffalo glaze thatβs perfect for game day or casual family dinners. With minimal prep time and the slow cooker doing all the work, you can indulge in mouthwatering ribs without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Remove the silver skin from the ribs and pat them dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine honey, buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Place seasoned ribs in the slow cooker and pour sauce over them for an even coating.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the ribs are tender.
- Carefully remove ribs from the slow cooker, let rest for a few minutes, then brush with additional sauce if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the ribs in a hot skillet before slow cooking. - Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile. - Add chopped onions or bell peppers for extra crunch.