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Slow Cooker Chinese Spare Ribs Recipe

These Asian spare ribs are slow cooked, absorbing a blend of aromatic spices and sauces for a mouthwatering result. It's an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 593 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds St. Louis style spare ribs one rack of ribs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Red food coloring optional
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl mix soy sauce, honey, hoisin, five spice blend, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, red food coloring (optional).
  2. Cut the ribs between the bones, every 2 bones.
  3. Place ribs and marinade in an 8-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  4. Remove ribs and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  5. Stir the cornstarch into the slow cooker. Turn it to high and let it cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sticky glaze.
  6. Baste the ribs all over with the marinade from the slow cooker.
  7. Place under the broiler for 5-6 minutes or until caramelized.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Choosing the proper cut of meat is crucial. For this recipe, I'd recommend St. Louis-style ribs. They're meaty and have less fat than baby back ribs. 
  • If you're strapped for time, you can cook the ribs on high for 4 hours instead of 6 on low.
  • Want to turn up the heat? Add more red pepper flakes.
  • Use the red food coloring to get the classic red color you'd see in a restaurant.
  • Choosing the proper cut of meat is crucial. For this recipe, I'd recommend St. Louis-style ribs. They're meaty and have less fat than baby back ribs. 
  • If you're strapped for time, you can cook the ribs on high for 4 hours instead of 6 on low.
  • Want to turn up the heat? Add more red pepper flakes.
  • Use the red food coloring to get the classic red color you'd see in a restaurant.

Nutrition Information

Calories 593kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 127mg (42%) Sodium 925mg (39%) Potassium 483mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 103IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 593

% Daily Value*

Calories 593kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 925mg 39%
Potassium 483mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 103IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

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