Slow-Cooker Cranberry Ribs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Ribs
210 min.
14
211kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s both delicious and easy to prepare? Introducing Slow-Cooker Cranberry Ribs, a mouthwatering recipe that combines the rich flavors of tender pork ribs with the sweet and tangy notes of cranberry sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!

What makes these ribs truly special is the unique blend of spices, including ground cumin and chili powder, which adds a delightful kick to the dish. The slow-cooking process ensures that the meat becomes incredibly tender, allowing it to fall off the bone with ease. Plus, the addition of beef gravy and cider vinegar creates a luscious sauce that perfectly complements the ribs, making every bite a burst of flavor.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also serves a generous 14 portions, making it ideal for large gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With a total cooking time of just 210 minutes, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you focus on other things.

Whether you’re planning a casual lunch, a festive dinner, or a hearty main course, these Slow-Cooker Cranberry Ribs are the perfect choice. Get ready to savor the deliciousness and enjoy the compliments that come your way!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • teaspoons chili powder 
  • teaspoons brown sugar packed
  • lb baby back ribs ( 2 racks)
  • 16 oz roasted cranberry sauce whole canned
  • 12 oz gravy 
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • cloves garlic finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • slow cooker
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Set oven control to broil; heat 15 minutes. Line broiler pan with foil.
  2. In small bowl, mix cumin, chili powder and 2 teaspoons brown sugar. Rub evenly over racks of ribs.
  3. Place ribs on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until browned. Cool slightly.
  4. Cut into individual ribs.
  5. Place ribs in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Reserve half of the cranberry sauce. In medium bowl, mix remaining cranberry sauce and remaining ingredients; pour over ribs.
  6. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours or until ribs are tender.
  7. Stir in reserved cranberry sauce; stir from bottom of cooker to coat ribs with sauce. Set cooker to Low heat setting to serve. Ribs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories211kcal
Protein23.45%
Fat44.61%
Carbs31.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.36
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
7.025652035099%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.88mg
Quercetin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:210.74kcal
10.54%
Fat:10.58g
16.27%
Saturated Fat:3.76g
23.52%
Carbohydrates:17.03g
5.68%
Net Carbohydrates:16.51g
6%
Sugar:12.98g
14.42%
Cholesterol:44.2mg
14.73%
Sodium:339.45mg
14.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.51g
25.02%
Selenium:19.11µg
27.3%
Vitamin B3:4.24mg
21.21%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.22%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.9%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.67%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.67%
Phosphorus:99.01mg
9.9%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.72%
Potassium:178.75mg
5.11%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.1%
Iron:0.88mg
4.88%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.49%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.96%
Copper:0.07mg
3.64%
Magnesium:12.45mg
3.11%
Vitamin A:136.64IU
2.73%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.72%
Calcium:26.72mg
2.67%
Fiber:0.52g
2.08%