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Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs (with Soy Sauce Glaze)

For the first time I decided to experiment with 5-spice powder in this Asian short ribs recipe. And what better way to incorporate it than in the crock pot? Serve this on top of brown rice noodles, with some bok choy, then pour the homemade soy sauce glaze for a delicious, tasty dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
9 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
9 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Ribs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons 5-spice powder a mixed spice found in the baking aisle of the supermarket
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 onion peeled and quartered
  • 5 cloves garlic mashed
  • 3 pounds short ribs beef, preferably grass-fed
Soy Sauce Glaze
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
Recommended Side Items
  • brown rice noodles
  • bok choy

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the 5-spice powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Put the ribs on top of the onion and coat them evenly with the spice mixture. Keeping the ribs on top of the onions helps to keep them out of the juices and fat that will collect at the bottom during cooking.
  4. Turn slow cooker onto LOW and cook for 9 to 10 hours. (No need to add any water or liquid before starting.)
  5. Just before serving the ribs, combine the soy sauce and honey in a small pot on the stove. Bring to a light boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Carefully transfer the ribs to a serving platter (on top of the brown rice noodles and bok choy if using – as pictured above) and pour the sauce over the top of the entire dish. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce.
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs (with Soy Sauce Glaze) Amount Per Serving Calories 481 Calories from Fat 234 % Daily Value* Fat 26g40%Saturated Fat 11g69%Cholesterol 147mg49%Sodium 1825mg79%Potassium 1016mg29%Carbohydrates 10g3%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 6g7%Protein 50g100% Vitamin A 245IU5%Vitamin C 3.5mg4%Calcium 47mg5%Iron 6.6mg37% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 481
  • Calories from Fat 234
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 26g
  • 40%
  • Saturated Fat 11g
  • 69%
  • Cholesterol 147mg
  • 49%
  • Sodium 1825mg
  • 79%
  • Potassium 1016mg
  • 29%
  • Carbohydrates 10g
  • 3%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 6g
  • 7%
  • Protein 50g
  • 100%
  • Vitamin A 245IU
  • 5%
  • Vitamin C 3.5mg
  • 4%
  • Calcium 47mg
  • 5%
  • Iron 6.6mg
  • 37%