Cajun Style Country Ribs Recipe

Experience the ultimate comfort food with these unbelievably tender and flavorful Cajun-style country pork ribs! This easy slow cooker recipe, inspired by "Simple 1-2-3 Slow Cooker," delivers juicy ribs with a spicy kick. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend gathering.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 425 mins
Calories 931.1 kcal
Protein 127g
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Ingredients for Cajun Style Country Ribs

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How to Make Cajun Style Country Ribs

  1. Chop carrots, onion, and bell peppers. Mince garlic.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine chopped carrots, onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, and 2 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning. Mix well.
  3. Trim excess fat from pork ribs. Cut into individual riblets (optional, for easier serving).
  4. Sprinkle 1 tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning evenly over the ribs.
  5. Place the seasoned ribs on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  6. Pour the can of crushed tomatoes (with their juice) over the ribs. Cover the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the ribs are fork-tender.
  8. Remove the ribs and vegetables from the slow cooker and place them on a serving platter.
  9. Let the cooking liquid stand for 5 minutes to allow the fat to separate.
  10. Carefully skim off the excess fat from the cooking liquid.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of water, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and the remaining 1 tsp Cajun seasoning until smooth.
  12. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker.
  13. Cook, uncovered, on high for 15-30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  14. Return the ribs and vegetables to the slow cooker and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
  15. Serve immediately over a bed of rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

122g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cajun Style Country Ribs?

Cajun Style Country Ribs takes about 445 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 425 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cajun Style Country Ribs?

Cajun Style Country Ribs has approximately 931.1 calories per serving, with about 127 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 103 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cajun Style Country Ribs?

The key ingredients for Cajun Style Country Ribs are Baby Carrots, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Garlic, Cajun Seasoning. See the full list with measurements above.

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