CHINESE COUNTRY RIBS

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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon five spice powder (optional)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
4 pounds pork loin country-style ribs, cut into individual ribs
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water
cooked white rice, hot

Steps:

In a 3-1/2 quart crockpot, combine ketchup, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, five-spice powder, onion, ginger and garlic. Position a broiler rack 6 inches from the source of the heat and preheat the broiler. Broil the ribs, turning once, until browned. About 10 minutes. Transfer the ribs to the crockpot. Stir to coat the ribs with the sauce. Cover and slow cook until ribs are tender, 5-6 hours on LOW. Transfer the ribs to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Skim the fat from the surface of the sauce. In a medium saucepan bring the sauce to a simmer over a medium heat. Cook until reduced to about 1 C. ( 6-8 minutes) Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook just until thickened. Pour the sauce over ribs and serve immeadiately with hot cooked rice.

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