Asian Ribs

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Per serving.
Cal: 264
Fat: 11gm (saturated 4gm)
Sodium: 299gm
Carbs: 11gm
Fiber: 1gm
Protein: 27gm

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp five-spice powder or homemade (see recipe) five-spice powder
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 lbs boneless pork country-style ribs
• 1 16 Oz can whole, unpitted purple plums
• 1/4 cup hoisin suce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp dry sherry or orange juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water

Preparation

Step 1

Cut ribs to fit into a slow cooker
In a small bowl combine five-spice, ginger, garlic,sesame oil, salt, black and cayenne pepper and rub mixture into ribs with your fingers.
Place ribs into slow cooker.
Drain plums and use blender or food processor to combine with hoisin sauce, vinegar, soy sauce and sherry/orange juice until smooth.
Pour mixture over ribs.
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
If using low setting turn to high.
Combine cornstarch and water and pour into cooker and cook 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
Strain sauce, skim off fat, pour sauce over ribs.