Chinese Pork Ribs Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinner with these irresistibly juicy and flavorful Chinese Pork Ribs made effortlessly in a crock pot! Infused with a tangy-sweet marinade of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and Chinese five-spice, these fall-off-the-bone ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the rich flavors of garlic and ginger to meld beautifully with the tender pork. A final glaze, thickened and brushed on the ribs, adds a luscious, caramelized finish, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions elevates both the taste and presentation. Perfect for busy days, this easy slow-cooker recipe delivers tender meat and bold flavors with minimal effort, making it a must-try for lovers of Chinese-inspired cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork ribs
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the pork ribs by patting them dry with a paper towel. Optionally, remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for a more tender texture.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic (4 cloves), grated ginger (1-inch piece), and Chinese five-spice powder. Whisk well to create the marinade.

Step 3

Place the pork ribs in a large Ziploc bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the ribs and ensure they are evenly coated. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 4

Add the marinated ribs to the crock pot, pouring all the marinade and 1/2 cup of water over them.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.

Step 6

Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the crock pot and set them aside on a serving platter.

Step 7

Transfer the leftover sauce from the crock pot to a small saucepan. In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce.

Step 8

Bring the saucepan to a simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.

Step 9

Brush the thickened glaze over the ribs. Optionally, broil the ribs on high for 3-5 minutes for a caramelized finish.

Step 10

Garnish the ribs with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1404.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3379.1

Total Fat 234.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 854.7mg	0%
Sodium 6412.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 88.0g
Protein 202.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 343.4mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2752.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.0%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 14.1%