Crock Pot Saucy Asian Ribs
These are easy to make but don’t just throw them in a crockpot for 8 hours and walk away. You will have meat and bones as they will be way overcooked, especially if you use tender baby back ribs. These Crock Pot Saucy Asian Ribs are fantastic.
You want the meat to still be on the bone and to easily pull off but not be falling off. The sauce with this recipe is the best, get in there, get your fingers dirty and sticky. It is finger-licking good!!
Ribs can be cooked so many ways, smoked, grilled, baked, broiled and slow-cooked. All of them are delicious as you are starting with a great cut of flavorful meat.
How to Cook Asian Ribs in a Slow Cooker
I know you want to get right to this, so let me tell you that this recipe is simple. You cut up a large rack of ribs into 3 or 4 sections and place them into a crockpot.
Then in a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients and whisk and pour over baby back ribs or side ribs.
Cook the ribs for 4 1/2 to 5 hours or until they are tender but not completely falling off the bone. Don’t overcook them! Remove the ribs and set aside.
You then thicken the sauce, pour it back over the ribs and you have the perfect dinner or game day scrumptiousness!!
I love that you can serve these ribs up with rice and have sauce for that too! How amazing and your family will love you for this recipe.
The ingredients are commonplace if you do any Asian cooking. They are all staples in our fridge or pantry.
What Can I Serve with Spare Ribs?
I love to serve rice with any Asian meal. Basmati rice would work well with these ribs. Then an Asian Skillet Stir Fry would make a feast out of your meal. It is another one of our favorites!! Add in a few spring rolls or egg rolls and you have a meal way better than take out!!
I love the colors in this stir fry and the sauce is delicious plus some great crunch from the cashews. Another must make of a recipe!!
A ginger garlic combination is perfect for me in Asian cooking; it gives us so much flavor. Cooking these in a crockpot couldn’t be simpler.
This rib dinner will have everyone asking for you to make it again. We love making Asian meals at home!! One of our favorites!! Enjoy this recipe!
Crock Pot Saucy Asian Ribs Recipe
Crock Pot Saucy Asian Ribs
An easy recipe that will get you succulent, full of flavor ribs, Crock Pot Saucy Asian Ribs await you!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. jarred fresh minced ginger
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chili sauce, choose your favorite
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (gluten free if needed)
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large rack of pork baby back ribs (or side ribs)
- Salt and pepper
- 1-2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the ribs up into 3-4 sections, salt and pepper on both sides and place in a crock pot. Whisk together the sesame oil, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, chili sauce, soy sauce, honey and vinegar. Pour over the ribs. Cook on low for 4 1/2 to 5 hours until ribs are tender but not falling off the bone.
- Remove the ribs from the crock pot. Degrease the top by spooning off the top layer of fat. Mix 1 Tbsp. of cornstarch with water and whisk into the sauce. Turn the crock pot to high and whisk occasionally until thickened. If needed you can add another Tbsp. of cornstarch mixed with water to thicken further. Serve the sauce over the ribs.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 405Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 1722mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 2gSugar: 45gProtein: 13g
Jeni Hawkins says
I LOVE ribs in my crockpot but have never done an Asian theme for them. I think I’ll have to print this recipe out and grab the ingredients this weekend! Thanks!
Jeanette says
This looks SOOO good! I am drooling a little bit looking at the pictures! I can’t wait to try this!
Melissa says
I love anything I can make in a crockpot! This looks delicious!
Olivia S Douglass says
I absolutely LOVE my Crock Pot and will be trying this recipe! Thanks for sharing, it looks delicious!
Amy Desrosiers says
Yummy! I love ribs that are saucy and tasty! I hate a dry rib and prefer the flavor and stickiness.
gingermommyrants says
I am always looking for new crock pot recipes to try. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These ribs look so delicious and easy to make. I am excited to give this recipe a try.
Claudia Krusch says
I will have to try this recipe on the weekend. It will be perfect with some rice. I know my family is going to love it.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Oh wow! This looks SO good ! You’re making me hungry!!!
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
Oh my word, this looks amazing. I bet it tastes just as much. Bookmarked!
Melissa says
We are not meat eaters but I love this recipe and am going to try and recreate it with my veggie/soy protein! Thanks for sharing- your foodie pics are amazing
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Thanks so much for pinning and thanks for the heads up about the asian-ribs! BTW this looks awesome.
Kasie says
This is very similar to a sauce I put in chicken wings..yum!! Would anybody know how do I do this in an instant pot?
Tara Noland says
That is not my area of expertise, the instant pot is something that I am now starting to play with more!!
Amy says
Is the chili sauce sweet chili sauce?
Tara Noland says
No, it is found in the Asian section and is a different sauce than chili sauce that is more tomato-based.
WRLilm says
Sweet Chili sauce is in the Asian section and it is not tomato based. Could you be more specific please?
Tara Noland says
No, they don’t have to be tomato-based but they are red in color from the chilis. Use your favorite Asian chili sauce in this recipe.
Vickie says
I’ve made these Asian ribs twice and the’re the best! We’ve eaten them when they come out of the crock pot and also made freezer meals with them. I used arrowroot instead of corn starch for the freezer meals – to avoid any ‘gumminess’ from freezing.
Tara Noland says
Awesome, I am thrilled that you liked them!! Thanks for taking the time to tell me.