Slow Cooker Asian Ribs

Ingredients

3 lbs pork baby back ribs (cut into smaller pieces)
2/3 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 cup rice vinegar
1/8 cup sesame oil
1/8 cup fresh gingerroot, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 cup cornstarch
1/8 cup cold water
Thinly sliced green onions
Sesame seeds


Directions

  • Place ribs in slow cooker.
  • Combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Pour sauce over the ribs.
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours (or until meat is tender).
  • Take meat out.
  • Skim the fat from the sauce, then put in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Combine cornstarch and water until smooth, then gradually whisk into the saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, then stir until thickened.
  • Add green onions and sesame seeds to the sauce.
  • Put everything back into the slow cooker.  Can turn on low for a few minutes if desired.

Modified from http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asian-ribs

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