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Chinese spare ribs (slow cooker)

Cooking these Chinese spare ribs in the slow cooker makes them easy, without heating up the house, and still tender and packed with flavor.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 637 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1.2 lb St Louis style pork ribs approx - 1.2 lb is around ½ a rack (can also use other cuts, these are just probably best suited)
  • 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • ½ teaspoon ginger grated/minced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic grated/minced

Instructions

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  1. Cut the ribs between the bones to give individual ribs. Put the in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Mix together the hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice wine, Chinese five spice, ginger and garlic. Pour on top of the ribs and turn them over a little to coat. You should have a thin layer of sauce over the top and a slight 'puddle' around the ribs (see photo above). Put the lid on and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  3. After they are cooked and tender, but not falling off the bones too much, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place on a foil-lined baking sheet/tray. Pour the sauce into a small pan and simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly. Pour a little over the ribs and put under the broiler/grill for a couple minutes to caramelize. Serve with some more of the sauce on the side, if you like.

Notes

  • Note - you can easily double this recipe for a full rack of ribs (or more) - you may want to increase the cook time to 7-8 hours and add a little water to the sauce as it cooks if there isn't enough to keep the ribs moist.

Nutrition Information

Calories 637kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 201mg (67%) Sodium 934mg (39%) Potassium 932mg (27%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3

Amount Per Serving

Calories 637

% Daily Value*

Calories 637kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 201mg 67%
Sodium 934mg 39%
Potassium 932mg 20%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.