Slow Cooker Honey Soy Garlic Ribs

If you’ve been craving fall-off-the-bone, sticky, and flavorful ribs without hovering over a grill all day, this Slow Cooker Honey Soy Garlic Ribs recipe is about to become your new favorite.

With just a few simple ingredients, your crockpot does all the hard work while you enjoy the delicious aroma filling your kitchen. These ribs come out tender, juicy, and packed with a sweet-savory glaze that’s guaranteed to impress your family or guests.

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Why You’ll Love These Ribs

• Hands-off cooking – Just prep in minutes and let your slow cooker do the rest.
• Flavor-packed glaze – The combo of honey, soy sauce, and garlic caramelizes into a sticky, mouthwatering sauce. Perfect over warm rice or along side crispy smashed potatoes!
• Family-friendly – Perfect for dinner nights, game days, or even meal prepping.

Whether you call it slow cooker ribs or crockpot honey soy garlic ribs, this is one recipe you’ll make again and again.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 rack of baby back ribs
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup dark soy sauce
• ¼ cup sweet soy sauce
• ¼ cup raw honey
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika powder
• ½ tsp cumin

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Slow Cooker Honey Soy Garlic Ribs

If you’ve been craving fall-off-the-bone, sticky, and flavorful ribs without hovering over a grill all day, this Slow Cooker Honey Soy Garlic Ribs recipe is about to become your new favorite. With just a few simple ingredients, your crockpot does all the hard work while you enjoy the delicious aroma filling your kitchen. These ribs come out tender, juicy, and packed with a sweet-savory glaze that’s guaranteed to impress your family or guests.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ribs

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Servings 3 servings

Ingredients

• 1 rack of baby back ribs
• 4 cloves of garlic
• ¼ cup dark soy sauce
• ¼ cup sweet soy sauce
• ¼ cup raw honey
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika powder
• ½ tsp cumin

Instructions

1. Make the dry rub: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, and cumin. Rub this mixture all over the ribs.
   
2. Prepare the marinade: Mince garlic, then whisk together dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and honey. Brush the mixture over the ribs, reserving some for basting.
   
3. Load the slow cooker: Cut the ribs in half and place them in the crockpot.
   
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender.
5. Baste for extra flavor: Brush the ribs with the reserved marinade every hour if possible.
   
6. Serve & enjoy: Slice into portions and serve hot with your favorite sides.

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Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Honey Soy Garlic Ribs

• Broil for crisp edges: After slow cooking, place ribs under the broiler for 3–5 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
• Adjust sweetness: Love a sweeter sauce? Add a little more honey. Prefer it savory? Use a splash of rice vinegar for balance.
• Make it spicy: Add a teaspoon of chili flakes or sriracha to the marinade for a kick.
• Pairing ideas: Serve with steamed rice, roasted veggies, or even a crisp cabbage slaw for a complete meal.

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