Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs

Name: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 lbs baby back pork ribs, membrane removed; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp cornstarch; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Baby back pork ribs slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender in a sticky honey garlic glaze with soy sauce and a touch of ginger. Finish under the broiler for a caramelized crust.

380 minEasyServes 4580 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerSlow CookerStandardHigh ProteinNut-FreeEgg-FreeDairy-Free

Ingredients

4 lbs baby back pork ribs, membrane removed
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Pat 4 lbs membrane removed baby back pork ribs dry and cut the rack into 3-4 rib sections. Season all over with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
2

In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 tsp toasted sesame oil to make the sauce.
3

Pour half the sauce into the slow cooker. Stand the rib sections upright and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
4

Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours, until the ribs are very tender and the meat begins to pull away from the bone. The internal temperature should reach 195°F (90°C) for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
5

Preheat the broiler. Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet meat-side up. Ladle the cooking liquid into a small saucepan.
6

Stir 2 tsp cornstarch into 1 tablespoon of cold water, then whisk into the cooking liquid. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until thickened into a glaze.
7

Brush the glaze over the ribs and broil for 3-5 minutes until caramelized and sticky. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
8

Garnish with 4 thinly sliced scallions and 2 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish) and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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