Pork Ribs Asian-Style

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• Makes: about 15 ribs
• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 2 minutes
• Slow Cook: 6 hours on HIGH
• 2/3 cup light-brown sugar
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 rack pork ribs (about 3 pounds) cut into sections of 3 to 4 ribs
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, blend sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil,
vinegar, ginger, garlic and red pepper.

2. Place ribs in slow cooker bowl; add sauce. Cover; cook on HIGH for 6 hours or until meat is tender.

3. Transfer ribs to a platter. Strain sauce and discard excess fat. Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; blend with sauce in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Top ribs with 1/2 cup of sauce, scallions and sesame seeds; serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe about 15 ribs
Calories324,
Total Fat (g)23,
Saturated Fat (g)8,
Cholesterol (mg)73,
Sodium (mg)395,
Carbohydrate (g)12,
Protein (g)15,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet