asian inspired slow cooker ribs

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Jun 6, 2015

Hey… It’s Saturday… and I’m playing around in the test kitchen. I love ribs… grilled, baked, whatever… I love ribs. These were an experiment that turned out pretty dang good, so here you go. So, you ready… let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chinese five spice powder
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or 2 teaspoons table salt
  • 3-4 pounds spare ribs or baby back ribs
  • 1/2 cup filtered water

How To Make asian inspired slow cooker ribs

  • Step 1
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 2
    Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
  • Step 3
    Use your fingers to break up the brown sugar… A chef’s best tools are his/her hands.
  • Step 4
    Remove the silver skin, by cutting under it, and then using a paper towel to grab and pull it off the ribs.
  • Step 5
    Cut the ribs into sections that will fit into your slow cooker.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle the spices onto the ribs and rub.
  • Step 7
    Add the water to the slow cooker.
  • Step 8
    Add the ribs.
  • Step 9
    Cook on low for about 6 hours.
  • Step 10
    Chef’s Tip: At the end of the 6 hours, the rib meat should be tender and separate easily from the bone.
  • So yummy
    Step 11
    Slice the ribs into individual pieces, and add some sauce.
  • Step 12
    Serve while still warm. Enjoy.
  • Step 13
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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