An easy slow cooker recipe for very tender Asian Barbecue Ribs.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:7 hours
Total Time:7 hours 10 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dishes
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:Asian
Ingredients
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3/4cup brown sugar
1/4cup honey
1/2cup soy sauce (use a wheat-free brand for a fully gluten-free version)
1/2cup ketchup
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (if unavailable, substitute with 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled then chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
5pounds country-style pork ribs
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, garlic, ginger, salt and black pepper.
Place the chopped onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Dip each piece of meat into the sauce until each is fully coated. Pour the remaining sauce on top of the meat.
Cook on LOW for about 6 to 7 hours.
Transfer the cooked ribs (they’ll be so tender they may fall off the bones!) to a serving platter and keep warm.
If you would like gravy to go with the ribs, strain the liquid through a fine sieve or strainer to remove bits and pieces of meat and other ingredients in the liquid. You may use up all the sauce or just however much you want. Place the strained sauce in a saucepan and heat up gently. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of either arrowroot or cornstarch mixed with a little water. Stir until smooth and cook to desired thickness and consistency. Season if desired.
Notes
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