SLOW-COOKER PLUM-GLAZED RIBLETS

Slow-Cooker Plum-Glazed Riblets image

Break from the usual with these mini pork ribs slathered, Asian-style, in a spicy plum glaze. Garnish with carrot and green onion curls-see how below.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb pork boneless lean country-style ribs, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Asian five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 jar (12 oz) plum jam

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook riblets in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
Place riblets in 2- to 3-quart slow cooker. In small bowl, mix broth, vinegar, garlic, salt, five-spice powder and pepper. Pour over riblets.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir in jam. Drain riblets; return to cooker. Stir in jam mixture. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 25 to 30 minutes or until sauce is hot and slightly thickened and riblets are well coated with sauce. Serve with skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Riblet, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g