Braised Ribs in a Slow Cooker
Juicy pork ribs cooked with vegetables and spices. A hearty dish with tender meat and a rich sauce, perfect for any dinner!
Updated : 07 July, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
800 grams
Pork ribs
2
Onion
1
Carrot
1 tablespoon
Tomato paste
250 milliliters
Water
2
Garlic
1
Laurel leaf
20 grams
Vegetable oil
to taste
Khmeli-suneli
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice
If you’re using ready-made spice blends, always read the ingredients on the package. They often already contain salt, so keep this in mind to avoid over-salting your dish.
Preparation
Step 1
Rinse the pork ribs thoroughly under running water and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. I try to choose ribs with more meat for a heartier dish.
Step 2
Cut the ribs into smaller pieces.
Step 3
Peel the onion and carrot and rinse off any dirt. Cut the onion into half rings or slightly smaller pieces - no need to chop it too finely. Slice the carrot into rounds or sticks. If desired, you can grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
Step 4
Pour vegetable oil into the slow cooker bowl and turn on the “Sauté” mode (or “Fry” mode if that’s what your device calls it). Add the prepared pork ribs and fry them until they’re golden brown. Then sprinkle with salt and spices. You can use ground black pepper and khmeli-suneli, or any other spices to your taste.
Step 5
Next, add the chopped onion and carrot into the slow cooker. Add the minced garlic. Stir everything well and continue sautéing together for another 5 minutes.
Step 6
Dissolve the tomato paste in a glass (about 200 ml) of hot water and pour it into the slow cooker over the ribs. For extra aroma, add a bay leaf. Switch the slow cooker to “Stew” mode for 1 hour. If you’d like more sauce, you can add more water.
Step 7
During stewing, the meat on the ribs will become tender. The vegetables will almost completely cook down, and a wonderful aroma will fill your kitchen.
Step 8
The braised ribs are ready! Serve them on a plate with any side dish and enjoy while hot. Bon appétit!