Monday, March 27, 2017

Asian Style Baby Back Ribs

It really doesn't get any easier than this crock pot recipe.
For a delicious weeknight dinner, just put it in the crock pot and let it cook slow.
These Meaty Baby Back Ribs are on Sale Wednesday, March 29 to April 4, 2017, for the awesome price of $3.99 lb. at five Harter House Locations including Republic Road in Springfield and Kenneth Street in Nixa.
Ingredients   

2/3 cup light-brown sugar
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 rack pork ribs (about 3 pounds) cut into sections of 3 to 4 ribs
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a small bowl, blend sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic and red pepper.
2. Place ribs in slow cooker bowl; add sauce. Cover; cook on HIGH for 6 hours or until meat is tender.
3. Transfer ribs to a platter. Strain sauce and discard excess fat. Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; blend with sauce in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Top ribs with 1/2 cup of sauce, scallions and sesame seeds; serve with remaining sauce.