Polynesian Slow Cooker Spareribs
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this irresistible Polynesian Slow Cooker Spareribs recipe. Featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone pork spareribs bathed in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and a hint of aromatic ginger and garlic, this dish is the perfect marriage of bold Polynesian flavors. Cooked low and slow for eight hours, the ribs absorb every drop of the rich marinade, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's sure to impress. A quick cornstarch-thickened glaze adds a glossy finish, while green onions and sesame seeds provide a fresh and nutty garnish. Serve these luscious ribs with steamed rice or a tropical fruit salad for a delightful island-inspired meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a family meal, these Polynesian spareribs will become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork spareribs
- 0.5 cups Soy sauce
- 1 cups Pineapple juice
- 0.25 cups Honey
- 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoons Ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoons Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the pork spareribs into individual ribs and remove any excess fat, if desired.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until combined.
Place the spareribs into the slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over the ribs to coat them evenly.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the ribs are tender and flavorful.
Once cooked, remove the ribs from the slow cooker and transfer to a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
Drizzle the thickened sauce over the ribs and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the Polynesian spareribs with steamed rice or a tropical fruit salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 175 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 943 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 689 mg | 15% | |
*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.
