Chinese Pork Ribs Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinner with these irresistibly juicy and flavorful Chinese Pork Ribs made effortlessly in a crock pot! Infused with a tangy-sweet marinade of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and Chinese five-spice, these fall-off-the-bone ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the rich flavors of garlic and ginger to meld beautifully with the tender pork. A final glaze, thickened and brushed on the ribs, adds a luscious, caramelized finish, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions elevates both the taste and presentation. Perfect for busy days, this easy slow-cooker recipe delivers tender meat and bold flavors with minimal effort, making it a must-try for lovers of Chinese-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork ribs
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the pork ribs by patting them dry with a paper towel. Optionally, remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for a more tender texture.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic (4 cloves), grated ginger (1-inch piece), and Chinese five-spice powder. Whisk well to create the marinade.
Place the pork ribs in a large Ziploc bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the ribs and ensure they are evenly coated. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Add the marinated ribs to the crock pot, pouring all the marinade and 1/2 cup of water over them.
Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the crock pot and set them aside on a serving platter.
Transfer the leftover sauce from the crock pot to a small saucepan. In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce.
Bring the saucepan to a simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.
Brush the thickened glaze over the ribs. Optionally, broil the ribs on high for 3-5 minutes for a caramelized finish.
Garnish the ribs with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.8 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1604 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 819 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
