Slow-Cooker Hoisin Ribs
Description
Give pork ribs an Asian makeover with a sweet, sticky hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and garlic glaze that comes together easily in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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3 1/4 pounds pork ribs
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup hoisin sauce
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1/3 cup white wine
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 teaspoons Asian chili-garlic sauce
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1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
2
Spread pork ribs evenly on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, whisk together hoisin sauce, sugar, soy sauce, white wine, tomato paste, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, and five-spice powder in a medium bowl until well combined.
5
Transfer pork ribs to the prepared slow cooker insert. Cover evenly with hoisin sauce mixture.
6
Cook on Low, stirring halfway through, until pork ribs are tender, about 8 hours.