Slow Cooker Chinese Spare Ribs

Slow Cooker Chinese Spare Ribs

from butteryourbiscuit.com
260 min

These easy Chinese spare ribs are tender with the most delicious sticky sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 lb St. Louis-style spare ribs (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 5-6 gloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • sesame seeds
  • green onions

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl mix soy, honey, hoisin, five-spice, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, garlic, ginger, and red food coloring. Set aside

  2. 2

    Cut the ribs between the bones to give individual ribs and place them in a large bowl or freezer bag. Pour the marinade over ribs and marinate for 12 hours or 24 hours for the best flavor.

  3. 3

    Place ribs and marinade in the slow cooker and cook on low 6 hours or high 4 hours.

  4. 4

    Remove ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Remove the top layer of fat from the juice in the slow cooker. Pour liquid into a small saucepan and whisk in 2 teaspoon cornstarch. Let come to a low boil to thicken.

  6. 6

    Brush thickened sauce over ribs and broil 5-6 minutes to caramelize on top.

  7. 7

    Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.