Dinner for 7
Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Ribs
$15.22for 4255 minServes 7
Pork ribs cook slowly in a sweet buffalo sauce, then are glazed under the broiler until sticky and browned.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork ribs, 4.5 lb$3.99/lb typical | 4.5 lb | $17.96Typical price | |
| Hot dogs, 0.25$3.99 each typical | 0.25 | $1.07Typical price | |
| Jelly, 8.25 oz$0.16/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.32Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $26.64 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSoy sauceMustard, mayo, ketchupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 255 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersSlow cookerGame daySummer grilling
$3.81 per serving$15.22 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 1/2 lb baby back pork ribs
- 3/4 cup frank’s buffalo wings sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp each chili powder
- 1 tsp each ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Steps
- Mix the paprika, chili powder, cumin, thyme, and 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, then rub the mixture over the ribs.
- Place the ribs in a 6-quart slow cooker and pour in the buffalo sauce, honey, apricot preserves, soy sauce, mustard, and remaining brown sugar.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, until the pork reaches at least 145 F and pulls away from the bones.
- Heat the broiler and transfer the ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Whisk the cornstarch with water, stir it into the slow cooker sauce, and simmer the sauce in a saucepan for 5 minutes.
- Brush the ribs with the thickened sauce and broil 5 minutes, watching closely until the glaze bubbles and browns.
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