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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Ribs

Tender Slow Cooker Hawaiian Ribs Bursting with Tropical Flavor

Delicious Slow Cooker Hawaiian Ribs with Pineapple Glaze, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3 lbs Ribs, trimmed Choose spare ribs, St. Louis cut, or boneless ribs.
  • 1 Red Onion Adds sweetness and depth.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Bold, savory flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, freshly grated Provides a zesty kick.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Infuses caramelized sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Balances sweetness with umami.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Introduces mild kick.
  • 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Brightens up flavors.
For the Pineapple
  • 2 cups Pineapple, fresh, diced Adds tropical freshness.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice a medium red onion and spread the pieces evenly across the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Carefully place the trimmed ribs on top of the onion layer, laying them in a single layer.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until thoroughly blended. Pour the sauce over the ribs.
  4. Cover your slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7 hours. After 7 hours, gently add the diced fresh pineapple and cook for an additional hour.
  5. Remove the ribs, pineapple, and onions from the slow cooker. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and reduce until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Brush the reduced glaze over the warm ribs, then serve over jasmine rice with the pineapple and onion mixture on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Remove excess fat from the ribs for better glaze adhesion. Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Monitor cooking time to prevent dried-out meat. Allow the glaze to reduce well for enhanced flavor.

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