Description
These Crockpot Hawaiian Ribs are tender, flavorful, and infused with a delicious blend of sweet and savory ingredients. Slow-cooked to perfection with a fragrant mix of garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, and fresh pineapple, these ribs become irresistibly juicy and coated in a rich, tangy sauce. Perfect for a comforting family meal, this recipe ensures effortless cooking using your crockpot, delivering a tropical twist to classic ribs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 red onion (cut into 1-inch slices)
- 3 lbs. ribs (trimmed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups fresh pineapple (diced)
Instructions
- Prepare Crockpot Base: Spread the sliced red onions evenly at the bottom of the crockpot to create a flavorful bed for the ribs. Then, place the trimmed ribs on top of the onions.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, and apple cider vinegar until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cook Ribs Low and Slow: Set the crockpot to low and cook the ribs for 7 hours. After this initial cooking, add the diced fresh pineapple into the crockpot and gently stir to coat the pineapple in the cooking juices. Continue cooking for an additional hour on low.
- Remove Ribs and Keep Warm: Carefully take the ribs, pineapple, and onions out of the crockpot and cover them with foil to keep warm while you prepare the sauce reduction.
- Reduce Cooking Liquid: Pour the remaining liquid from the crockpot into a small saucepan. Skim off any excess fat from the surface. Bring it to a boil and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced by half and slightly thickened, which will intensify the flavor.
- Glaze the Ribs: Brush the thickened, reduced sauce over the ribs to coat them evenly and add a glossy, rich finish.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked pineapple and onions over rice or your preferred side dish, then plate the glazed ribs alongside. Enjoy the harmonious tropical flavors of this hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, after glazing the ribs, you can briefly broil them in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with steamed white rice or jasmine rice to complement the sweet and savory sauce.
- Adjust the Sriracha sauce amount to control the level of spiciness.
- Trim excess fat from ribs to reduce greasiness and result in a cleaner sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
