SLOW COOKER CHINESE SPARE RIBS

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

Instructions

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. Cut the ribs between the bones to give individual ribs and place in a large bowl or freezer bag. Pour the marinade over ribs and marinade 12 hours or 24 hours for best flavor.
3. Place ribs and marinade in slow cooker and cook on low 6 hours or high 4 hours.
4. Remove ribs from slow cooker and place them on foil lined baking sheet.
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. Brush thickened sauce over ribs and broil 5-6 minutes to caramelize on top.
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

ORIGINAL