Sweet And Spicy Slow Cooker Beans And Ribs Recipes

STICKY SPICY SLOW-COOKED RIBS

Steps:

• Cut the racks into 2-rib pieces, season with salt and pepper and put into a slow cooker.
• In a bowl, mix together the preserves, ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, garlic, chipotles, ginger and hot sauce. Pour the mixture over the ribs and cover. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
• When the ribs are cooked, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Skim the fat from the juices and transfer the juices to a pan. Place the pan on medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
• Mix the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the juices in the pan and cook until the desired thickness.
• Brush the ribs with the sauce and bake, brushing with more sauce every 10 to 15 minutes, until the ribs are glazed and sticky, about 45 minutes. Serve with extra sauce.

SWEET AND SPICY SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, brown sugar, chile powder, garlic, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle all over the short ribs and rub into the meat. Arrange the ribs in a single layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle any of the remaining flour mixture on top.
• Whisk the apple butter, mustard, ketchup and cider in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until very hot, then transfer to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, 4 hours.
• Using tongs, turn the ribs in the sauce to coat, then remove to a bowl. Skim off the fat from the sauce (there will be quite a bit), then return the ribs to the sauce and add the carrots and scallions. Cover and cook on high, 2 more hours. Serve with cornbread.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR COUNTRY RIBS

Steps:

• In slow cooker, whisk together ketchup, sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Add ribs to slow cooker, and toss with sauce. Arrange ribs, bone side up, in a single row. Cover; cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 10 hours).
• Serve ribs drizzled with pan juices and, if desired, barbecue sauce.

SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUED SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over ribs. Place in two large resealable plastic bags; seal and refrigerate overnight., Line two 15x10x1-in. baking pans with foil; grease the foil. Place ribs in prepared pans. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours or until meat is tender., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Remove ribs from the oven. Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20 minutes, turning and basting frequently with sauce.

CROCK POT SWEET AND SPICY PORK OR BEEF RIBS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Place the drained beans in the crock pot; set aside.
• Cut the pork or beef ribs into serving-size pieces, then season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Place the ribs in a broiler pan, then broil in oven for about 20-25 minutes, turning once.
• Add the browned ribs to the slow cooker and then sprinkle the onion, fresh garlic and green pepper over the ribs.
• In a saucepan combine the BBQ sauce, jalapeno jelly and Tabasco hot sauce; cook stirring over low heat until melted and combined.
• Pour the mixture over the ribs and toss to coat with the sauce.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for about 5-6 hours or on LOW for about 9-10 hours.
• Remove the ribs and skim off any fat from the sauce.
• Arrange the ribs over the bean mixture.

SPICY-SWEET RIBS AND BEANS CROCK POT

Steps:

• Place beans in a 5-quart electric slow cooker; set aside.
• Cut ribs apart; sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Place ribs on a broiling pan. Besides browning for taste this removes some of the fat.
• Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 18 to 20 minutes or until browned, turning once.
• Add ribs to slow cooker, and sprinkle with onion, garlic, and pepper.
• Combine jelly, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce in a saucepan; cook over low heat until jelly melts. (I just added right to the beans and it melted in with no problem).
• Pour over ribs; stir gently.
• Cover and cook at HIGH 5 to 6 hours or at LOW 9 to 10 hours.
• Remove ribs.
• Drain bean mixture, reserving sauce.
• Skim fat from sauce.
• Arrange ribs over bean mixture; serve with sauce.
• Serve on a bed of rice.

SPICY-SWEET RIBS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a 5-quart electric slow cooker; set aside.
• Cut ribs apart; sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place ribs on a broiling pan.
• Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 18 to 20 minutes or until browned, turning once. Add ribs to slow cooker, and sprinkle with onion.
• Combine jelly, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce in a saucepan; cook over low heat until jelly melts. Pour over ribs; stir gently.
• Cover and cook at HIGH 5 to 6 hours or at LOW 9 to 10 hours. Remove ribs. Drain bean mixture, reserving sauce. Skim fat from sauce. Arrange ribs over bean mixture; serve with sauce.
• Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Thick 'n Spicy Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce and Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce.

SWEET & SPICY BEANS

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Top with green onions if desired.

SWEET AND SPICY SLOW COOKER BEANS AND RIBS

Steps:

• In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine the BUSH'S® Black Beans, BUSH'S® Barbecue Baked Beans, chutney, nectar, hoisin sauce, honey and half of the jerk seasoning. Sprinkle ribs with remaining seasoning and add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until meat is tender.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET & SPICY BBQ SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except ribs until blended.
• Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour barbecue sauce mixture over ribs; cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours). Remove ribs from sauce; cover to keep warm.
• Skim and discard excess fat from sauce; return ribs to sauce. Stir gently until evenly coated with sauce.