Whenever we have people over at our house, this is the recipe I frequently turn to. It's a proven winner. Everyone seems to love this and I always get asked for the recipe. What's even better, since it's slow-cooked, you can prepare it in the morning and then forget about it till the guests arrive and it's serving time. Easy and delicious.
I always pair this with rice and pancit. Perfect Asian meal.
Ingredients
2 ½ kilos / 5 lbs of country style pork ribs, regular ribs or pork shoulder
For the sauce:
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
1/2 cup soy sauce (get a wheat-free brand if you wish to do a fully gluten-free version)
1/2 cup ketchup
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch fresh ginger, chopped or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 bay leaves (optional)
Procedure
In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce except the bay leaves and the meat. Or if you are in a hurry, just mix all the ingredients in the slow cooker itself (again less the meat and bay leaves).
Note: If you want the meat to absorb more flavor, you can marinate the ribs on the sauce in the fridge overnight. I place everything in the slow cooker - place it on the fridge and then cook it the next day.
Cook on low for about 6-8 hours. I usually crank the slow cooker to high for the first hour just to get a head start and then turn it back to low afterwards.
Transfer the cooked ribs (they'd be so tender they may fall off the bones!) to a serving platter and keep warm. The remaining liquid will be quite watery. But you can use it as sauce already.
Alternatively, strain the liquid through a fine sieve or strainer to remove bits and pieces of meat and other ingredients in the liquid. You may use up all the sauce or just however much you want. Place the strained sauce in a saucepan and heat up gently. Thicken with either arrowroot or cornstarch to your desired thickness and consistency.
Drizzle the sauce on top of the meat. Garnish with chopped scallions. Serve with rice and your favorite veggies.
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Pretty Pretty Ribs girl! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicole! We had a good dinner and enjoyed this a lot! Hope you like it too!
DeleteThese ribs look so good! Can't beat a slow cooker for delivering great results every time--and for virtually no work!
ReplyDeleteSo true Jean! I cannot live without my slow cooker! :-)
DeleteJust saw these on FG and had to let you know how amazing they look! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie! That's so sweet of you! Glad you stopped by.
DeleteHi! These look so delicious! It might be worth noting, for people who found your recipe listed as "gluten free" on foodgawker, that they need to substitute your soy sauce with tamari.
ReplyDeleteI hope to make these someday soon!
Thanks, I will note that and hope you get to try this soon! :-)
DeleteWe had this for dinner and it was delish! Salamat sa recipe.
ReplyDeleteSalamat din Nora Yasay for giving us a feedback! So happy you enjoyed these ribs!
DeleteMade this for my picky Chef husband & HE LOVED IT!!! gave it 4 stars (does not happen very often)...so thank you 4 broadening my recipe profile. Have now put you on my FB like page...
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That is awesome! I can't believe I have missed this comment. Please pardon me.
DeleteThanks for sharing over on Facebook I pinned these to my Crock Pot board also! They look amazing!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the share and pin Serena. Thanks! Glad you stopped by!
Deletemuy buena pinta
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cecilia.
DeleteWow Abby. These ribs look incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Nancy! Please enjoy!
DeleteUmmm.... YUM! They look so delicious and easy! What a combo! I had to pin. Dropping by from Enjoying Yummy Recipes Deb @ Kneaded Creations
ReplyDeleteGlad you came by Deborah. Hope you and your family enjoy this dish. Thanks.
DeleteWe adore ribs in the slow cooker! These look FANTASTIC! pinned for us to make SOON!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by, please enjoy!
DeleteThanks for the recipe. I would really like to try this but i need to buy a slow cooker yet. May i know what brand of slow cooker you use? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI use Hamilton Beach though I also have a Kenmore.
DeleteI love your BBQ ribs and I have all of the ingredients except the ribs! Nettie
ReplyDeleteSounds mouthwatering! What a wonderful slow cooker meal!
ReplyDeleteI had to pop by to jot down the ingredients for these ribs again! They are a family favorite! Thank you for another wonderful recipe!
ReplyDeleteYour dish looks absolutely amazing! I really need to but a slow cooker now :)
ReplyDeleteAre these like the ones you get from take out. My son loves those and I'm having a hard time recreating them, as we don't do take out much and they are a special treat, but have started to upset my tummy as well as his. I thought if I could make them myself they might be better... Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what the take-out ribs are like as I don't order them. I often serve this when we have guests for dinner and they always love it. Perhaps you can try and then be the judge. :)
DeleteOMG!! My family loves, loves, loves this! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteOMG! My family loves, loves, loves this! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteLooks great.
ReplyDeleteThese look absolutely fantastic, loving that sauce!
ReplyDeletelove the flavour combination for this must try rib recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis is happening - I just need to buy the ribs - I have everything else in my pantry!
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely delicious. My family would love it!!
ReplyDeleteI've got to do more slow cooker recipes!
ReplyDeleteWould this work as a freeze ahead meal?
ReplyDeleteYou may freeze it after it's cooled down. I suggest dividing it into a few batches for easier thawing rather than the whole lot. Thanks!
DeleteWhat would be a good side dish to serve with these ribs?
ReplyDeleteHi Debra! I usually serve this with noodles on the side. Here's the recipe I use - http://www.manilaspoon.com/2012/08/pansit-philippine-noodle-dish.html - if you don't fancy that your favorite green veggies should be good, too - green beans or asparagus. Or I also serve this with my favorite Asian coleslaw - http://www.manilaspoon.com/2015/07/oriental-asian-coleslaw.html. Hope that helps!
Deletethese were amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! This is always a big hit!
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