ORANGE GARLIC SLOW-COOKER RIBS

ORANGE GARLIC SLOW-COOKER RIBS image

Categories Pork

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Cup diced yellow onion
3/4 Cup hoisin sauce
1/2 Cup chicken stock or water
zest of 1 orange
1/4 Cup fresh orange juice
2 Teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 Teaspoon chinese five-spice powder*
4 Pound pork back ribs, fat trimmed, cut into 2-rib portions
2 Tablespoon honey

Steps:

1.In the slow cooker combine the onion, 1/2-cup hoisin, and the next 5 ingredients and mix well. Add ribs and toss to thoroughly coat. Cover slow cooker and cook until tender, about 5 hours on low. 2.Preheat broiler to high or a grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4-cup hoisin sauce and honey and mix well. 3.Transfer ribs to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Brush with hoisin mixture and broil ribs until golden brown and sauce is caramelized, about 3 to 5 minutes. If using a grill, cook, turning once, until caramelized, about 5 minutes.