Slow Cooker Asian BBQ Ribs

Who knew that you could make fall-off-the bone ribs in a slow cooker? They are awesome, especially slathered with this tangy Asian BBQ sauce. Let them cook for several hours, then throw them on the grill or under the broiler to finish them off.

Recipe courtesy Kelsey Nixon

Photo: Slow Cooker Asian BBQ Ribs

TOTAL TIME: 5 hr 45 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 hr 30 min
 
YIELD: 6 servings
LEVEL: Easy

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Directions

Heat the sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the ginger, garlic and green onions until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar, chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and 1/2 cup water. Whisk until fully incorporated. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Sprinkle the ribs liberally with salt and pepper and place in an upright position in the slow cooker. The meaty side should be facing outwards. Spoon the sauce over the ribs and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Strain the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan and remove any accumulated grease from the top. Combine 1 tablespoon water with the cornstarch and whisk together in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the sauce until thickened and serve with the ribs.

Cook's Note: For a crisper texture, slather the ribs in the reduced sauce and char (meaty-side down) on a hot grill or under the broiler, 1 to 2 minutes per side, before serving with the remaining sauce.

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  • on April 20, 2013

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    Fantastic!! Meat falls right off the bone - very flavorful

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  • on December 11, 2012

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    These ribs were amazing and so easy. I followed the recipe exactly and ended up grilling the ribs after pulling them out of the slow cooker. They were delicious. You could definitely taste the spice so if you don't like things very spicy you can reduce the chile oil or add more if you like things hot. The meat was tender and the whole family liked the ribs... even my 2 1/2 year old.

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  • on December 11, 2012

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    These were the best ribs!! Very flavorful and the meat fell clean off the bone. They actually fell apart while I was taking them out of the slow cooker. Whole family loved them. Will definitely make again!

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