SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC RIBS
Yield: 6 Servings
Using your slow cooker is the trick to these sweet, sticky and fall-off-the-bone tender ribs.
TIP: Finish the ribs on the bbq preheated to medium high. Turn and baste often until caramelized and saucy.
INGREDIENTS:
2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs/1.25 to 1.5 kg total)
Salt and Pepper
Sauce:
1/2 cup (125 mL) each dark brown sugar and water
1/4 cup (50 mL) each honey and ketchup
2 tbsp (30 mL) minced fresh garlic (about 8 cloves)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
1 can (355 mL) ginger ale
Sliced green onions or chives (optional)
METHOD:
Cut ribs into 2 to 3 rib segments and season with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker.
Combine sugar, water, honey, ketchup, garlic, soy sauce and cornstarch and whisk well. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Measure out 3/4 cup (175 mL); set aside.
Pour sauce over ribs in slow cooker and turn to coat. Stand ribs on their side so that they are evenly distributed in the crock. Pour in ginger ale. Cook on low for 6 hours, turning ribs once.
Transfer ribs to GRILL or BROILER. Brush some of the reserved sauce over ribs. Broil for 8 minutes, basting often with additional sauce until caramelized and glossy. Garnish with green onions.