Crock Pot Chinese Ribs

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these mouthwatering Crock Pot Chinese Ribs—an effortless way to bring the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine to your dinner table! These fall-off-the-bone pork spare ribs are slow-cooked in a savory-sweet marinade of soy sauce, hoisin, honey, garlic, ginger, and Chinese five-spice, creating a rich flavor profile that’s irresistibly aromatic. The sauce is thickened into a luscious glaze and brushed over the tender ribs for a restaurant-quality finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles and can be garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an elegant touch. With minimal prep and the magic of your crock pot, these Chinese-inspired ribs deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork spare ribs
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 Green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the pork spare ribs and cut them into individual ribs.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, and sesame oil to make the marinade.

Step 3

Place the ribs into the crock pot and pour the marinade over them, ensuring all ribs are well coated.

Step 4

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook the ribs for 6-7 hours, or until they are tender and the meat is falling off the bone.

Step 5

Once cooked, remove the ribs from the crock pot and place them on a serving plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 6

To thicken the sauce, strain the liquid from the crock pot into a small saucepan. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce.

Step 7

Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a glaze-like consistency (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 8

Brush the thickened sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 9

Optionally, garnish the ribs with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1750.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4677.4

Total Fat 339.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 1199.4mg	0%
Sodium 6773.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 68.0g
Protein 294.8g	0%

Vitamin D 598.7IU	0%
Calcium 492.7mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 3713.0mg	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: 65.9%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 8.7%