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Sweet and Spicy Jerk Ribs

Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours
This no-fuss recipe takes just minutes to prepare. With its sweet, fruity sauce, these ribs will become an anytime favorite for the whole family. —Geri Lesch, New Pork Richey, Florida

Updated: May 31, 2023

Sweet and Spicy Jerk Ribs

Prep Time 10 min
Yield 5 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Caribbean jerk seasoning
  • 3 cups honey barbecue sauce
  • 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

  1. Cut ribs into serving-sized pieces; brush with oil and rub with jerk seasoning. Place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat from sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 1082 calories, 61g fat (21g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 2498mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (64g sugars, 0 fiber), 45g protein.

This no-fuss recipe takes just minutes to prepare. With its sweet, fruity sauce, these ribs will become an anytime favorite for the whole family. —Geri Lesch, New Pork Richey, Florida