Chinese spare ribs (slow cooker)

Cooking these Chinese spare ribs in the slow cooker makes them easy, without heating up the house, and still tender and packed with flavor.

📝 Ingredients

• 1.2 lb St Louis style pork ribs (approx - 1.2 lb is around 1/2 a rack (can also use other cuts, these are just probably best suited))
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine
• 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
• 1/2 tsp ginger (grated/minced)
• 1/2 tsp garlic (grated/minced)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the ribs between the bones to give individual ribs. Put the in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. 2Mix together the hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice wine, Chinese five spice, ginger and garlic. Pour on top of the ribs and turn them over a little to coat. You should have a thin layer of sauce over the top and a slight 'puddle' around the ribs (see photo above). Put the lid on and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
3. 3After they are cooked and tender, but not falling off the bones too much, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place on a foil-lined baking sheet/tray. Pour the sauce into a small pan and simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly. Pour a little over the ribs and put under the broiler/grill for a couple minutes to caramelize. Serve with some more of the sauce on the side, if you like.