Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons prepared black bean garlic sauce from a jar (i.e. Lee Kum Kee)
  • 1/4 cup mirin or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Asian-Style Country Ribs with Black Bean Garlic Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
  • 3 to 4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, cross cut in 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy salt
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (white and tender green)

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • This crock-pot entre is really, really good. It takes 10 minutes to prepare, is made from ingredients that are readily available and is a bargain when you consider the number of servings it provides. One caution - you'll have mush with Asian flavor if you cook this for more than 5 to 6 hours. The recipe is adapted from "Slow Cooker Recipes for All Occasions", a Rival Crock-Pot publication.
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  • Length: 370 minutes

Step 2

  • Served with rice and snow peas you have the makings of a minor feast that you'll repeat often. My family loves this dish. I think yours will, too. This, by the way, is a wonderful recipe for novice cooks. If you have a willing teen, let them have a go at it.Asian-Style Country Ribs with Black Bean Garlic Sauce
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Ingredients3 to 4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, cross cut in 1-1/2-inch pieces3 tablespoons prepared black bean garlic sauce from a jar (i.e. Lee Kum Kee)1/4 cup low-sodium soy salt1/4 cup mirin or chicken stock1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh garlic1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper1 tablespoon cornstarch2 teaspoons dark sesame oil1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (white and tender green)Directions

Step 1

  • Spray interior of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2

  • Place pork cubes in slow cooker.
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Step 3

  • Combine black bean garlic sauce, soy sauce, mirin, honey, ginger, garlic, pepper and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir to dissolve cornstarch.
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Step 4

  • Pour over ribs.
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Step 5

  • Cook, covered, on LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours until ribs are tender but still hold their shape.
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  • Length: 360 minutes

Step 6

  • Transfer ribs to a rimmed serving platter; tent with foil to keep warm. Strain liquid into a small pan. Bring liquid to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until mixture begins to thicken and is reduced by half. Stir in sesame oil.
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Step 7

  • Add sauce and 1/4 cup scallions to pork cubes.
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Step 8

  • Mix well.

Step 9

  • Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons scallions.
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