Slow Cooker Garlic and Herb Pork Ribs
Tender, fall-apart pork rib pieces slow-cooked with garlic, onion, and savory herbs. A comforting, high-protein family dinner with virtually hands-off preparation.
Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Serena + Lila
Serena created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Pat the pork rib pieces dry
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Pat the pork rib pieces dry
Pat the pork rib pieces dry with a paper towel and place them directly into the slow cooker insert.
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Sprinkle the salt
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano evenly over the pork rib pieces.
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Turn the pork rib pieces with tongs…
Turn the pork rib pieces with tongs to ensure all sides are evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
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Pour the chicken broth carefully around the…
Pour the chicken broth carefully around the edges of the pork rib pieces so the seasoning stays on the meat.
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Cover the slow cooker with its lid…
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set the heat to LOW for 7 to 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 hours) until the pork is tender and pulls easily away from the bone.
Look for: the pork is tender and pulls easily away from the bone
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Carefully transfer 1 serving of pork rib…
Carefully transfer 1 serving of pork rib pieces to a plate using tongs, spoon a bit of the warm broth from the pot over the meat, and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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