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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs reach?

For Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs, the target internal temperature is 195 F (about 90 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why pat it dry first in Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs?

Step 1 reads: "Pat 4 lbs membrane removed baby back pork ribs dry and cut the rack into 3-4 rib sections." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Is there a substitute for rice vinegar in Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs?

The entry for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs calls for 2 tbsp rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Does Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish). The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs?

Yes. Refrigerate what is left of Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Ribs within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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