Slow Cooker Tropical Ribs
These Slow Cooker Tropical Ribs with their citrus-based sauce are a delicious change of pace. Cooked low and slow for maximum tenderness.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds country style pork loin ribs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce of your choice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Place the ribs in a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.2 ½ pounds country style pork loin ribs
- In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Mix well and pour over ribs.¼ cup finely chopped onion, ¼ cup BBQ sauce of your choice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon lime zest, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Cook 6-7 hours on low setting. Spoon sauce over ribs for serving.
Notes
- For the brightest flavor, use freshly squeezed orange and lime juice along with the zest.
- If your ribs release a lot of liquid, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
