Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribs
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
424 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribs
Description
This recipe uses a full rack of pork ribs seasoned with ground black pepper and cooked slowly in a mixture of teriyaki sauce prepared from soy sauce, mirin, and sugar brought to a boil with stirring. The ribs are cut apart and coated with most of the teriyaki sauce before slow cooking either in an Instant Pot for 30 minutes or a slow cooker for 4 hours on high, allowing the meat to become tender and infused with the sweet-salty glaze.
After cooking, the remaining sauce is simmered briefly with balsamic vinegar and garlic to deepen complexity and brushed over the ribs. Roasted white sesame seeds garnish the finished dish, adding a subtle nutty flavor and visual appeal.
These ribs pair well with fresh coleslaw, steamed rice, or a green salad to balance the rich, sweet-savory meat. The slow cooker method simplifies preparation and produces tender ribs without needing an oven or grill.
Ingredients
- 1 rack pork ribs about 2 pounds, baby size
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds garnish on top, roasted white
- 1 cup coleslaw for serving
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce reduced-sodium
- 3 tablespoons mirin Japanese sweet seasoning
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Prepare teriyaki sauce by mixing soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a cup. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and set the sauce aside.
- Cut the ribs apart and place them in an Instant Pot (or a slow cooker). Evenly sprinkle ground black pepper on top and add 2/3 of the teriyaki sauce. Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes in the Instant Pot or 4 hours on high in the slow cooker.
- Simmer the remaining teriyaki sauce with balsamic vinegar and garlic for 5 minutes over medium heat. Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a dish.
- Brush the sauce onto the cooked ribs and garnish with white sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve the slow cooker teriyaki ribs with slaw, green salad, or steamed rice.
Notes
- Cook ribs in an Instant Pot for 30 minutes or in a slow cooker for 4 hours on high to achieve tender meat.
- Garnish with roasted white sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Serve with coleslaw, green salad, or steamed rice to complement the sweet-savory ribs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1846mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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