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Slow Cooker Chinese Spare Ribs

These slow cooker Chinese spare ribs are super tender and loaded with delicious sweet and spicy Asian flavors.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 513kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • foil-lined baking sheet
  • glass measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds St. Louis style spare ribs
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring optional
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Sesame seeds optional
  • Green onions optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix, soy sauce, honey, hoisin, five spice blend, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, red food coloring (optional) and set aside.
  • Cut the ribs between the bones, every 2 bones.
  • Place ribs and marinade in an 8 quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove ribs and place on a sheet pan lined with foil. Toss the cornstarch into the slow cooker with the marinade and stir, baste the ribs all over with the marinade from the slow cooker.
  • Place under the broiler for 5-6 minutes or until caramelized.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg