Crockpot Sesame Country-Style Ribs
Crockpot country style ribs are cooked with a sweet Asian-inspired sauce. Garnish these succulent pork ribs with sesame seeds and scallions.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- ¾cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 3tablespoons honey
- ½cup soy sauce
- ½cup ketchup
- 2tablespoons vinegar
- 2large cloves garlic, minced
- 2teaspoons grated fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1teaspoon salt
- ¼teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 4pounds boneless country style pork ribs
- 1medium onion, sliced
- 1tablespoon cornstarch
- 2tablespoons water
- 2tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green onion tops
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar with the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, and cayenne pepper. Blend well.Step 2
Add the country-style ribs to the sauce and turn to coat.Step 3
Cut the onion in half lengthwise and slice it thinly. Arrange the sliced onion in the slow cooker; place the ribs and sauce on top of the onion.Step 4
Cover the pot and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, or until the pork is tender.Step 5
Remove the ribs to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.Step 6
To thicken the sauce, pour the liquids into a saucepan (strain through a mesh sieve if you want a fairly clear sauce) and boil for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until reduced slightly and the flavors are concentrated. Combine the cornstarch with the 2 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth. Stir the cornstarch "slurry" into the liquids and continue cooking until thickened, stirring constantly.Step 7
Drizzle the sauce over the ribs and then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion tops, if using.