Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Ribs
Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Ribs are a crowd-pleasing delight that combines sweet and spicy flavors for an unforgettable meal. These tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs are coated in a sticky honey buffalo sauce, making them perfect for game days or family gatherings. With minimal effort required, set your slow cooker and let the magic happen while you anticipate a flavor-packed feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For garnish: 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Pat pork ribs dry and trim excess fat.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the ribs in the slow cooker and pour half of the sauce over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Flip halfway through and baste with remaining sauce.
- Once cooked, let ribs rest briefly, then slice between the bones and serve with additional sauce and green onions on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 897mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the ribs in a hot pan before slow cooking to lock in juices. Substitute honey with maple syrup for a unique twist. Feel free to add chopped vegetables into the slow cooker for extra nutrition.