Slow Cooker Hawaiian-Style Ribs
Courtesy of National Pork Board
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Hr.
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Hr.
What you need:
* 2 racks pork back ribs, (2 1/2-3 lb. each), cut into 3- or 4-rib sections
* 2 c. hoisin sauce *
* 1 c. pineapple juice
* 3 Tbsp. fresh ginger root, grated
* 3 Tbsp. sesame oil *
* 3 scallions, green only, thinly sliced (optional)
* 1 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted * (optional)
* You can find hoisin sauce and sesame oil in the ethnic or Asian section of most major supermarkets.
* 2 c. hoisin sauce *
* 1 c. pineapple juice
* 3 Tbsp. fresh ginger root, grated
* 3 Tbsp. sesame oil *
* 3 scallions, green only, thinly sliced (optional)
* 1 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted * (optional)
* You can find hoisin sauce and sesame oil in the ethnic or Asian section of most major supermarkets.
What to do:
1. In a medium bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, pineapple juice, ginger, and sesame oil.
2. Arrange the ribs in a slow cooker and pour half of the sauce mixture over the ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hr. or on high for 3 1/2-4 hr., until the ribs are very tender. Set the remaining sauce aside in the refrigerator.
3. About 1/2 hr. before the ribs are done, remove the sauce from the refrigerator, to bring it to room temperature.
4. Arrange the ribs on plates or a platter and brush both sides with some of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the scallions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve the rest of the remaining sauce at the table.
* Serve these ribs in the Hawaiian plate lunch style, with a scoop of white rice, macaroni salad, or slaw on the side. They'd also be good alongside a simple carrot salad or a few slices of grilled pineapple.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:
www.PorkBeInspired.com
2. Arrange the ribs in a slow cooker and pour half of the sauce mixture over the ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hr. or on high for 3 1/2-4 hr., until the ribs are very tender. Set the remaining sauce aside in the refrigerator.
3. About 1/2 hr. before the ribs are done, remove the sauce from the refrigerator, to bring it to room temperature.
4. Arrange the ribs on plates or a platter and brush both sides with some of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the scallions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve the rest of the remaining sauce at the table.
* Serve these ribs in the Hawaiian plate lunch style, with a scoop of white rice, macaroni salad, or slaw on the side. They'd also be good alongside a simple carrot salad or a few slices of grilled pineapple.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:
www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutritional information:
Calories: 770; Total Fat: 48g; Saturated Fat: 16g; Cholesterol: 135mg; Total Carbs: 65g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 27g; Sodium: 3590mg;