Chinese Crockpot Pork Ribs

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2

Chinese Crockpot Pork Ribs with Sticky and Sweet Flavor

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

7 hours 15 min

Ready In

7 hours 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

545

Sugar

23g

Fat

35g

China is famous for its slow-cooked dishes, and pork ribs are one of the most popular main dishes. This recipe is the perfect blend of Chinese cuisine and western flavors. Slowly cooking the pork ribs in a glaze of soy sauce, marmalade, ketchup, and crushed garlic will infuse the meat with flavor, and the result will be tender and sticky on the outside. This recipe is easy to make with a slow cooker, and you can enjoy a bowl of delicious ribs with some steamed rice and veggies.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, orange marmalade, ketchup, and crushed garlic.
2.	Place pork ribs into the slow cooker.
3.	Pour the sauce over the pork ribs and turn to coat.
4.	Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
5.	Preheat the broiler and arrange the cooked ribs on a baking sheet.
6.	Spoon the sauce over the ribs and broil for 2-3 minutes until they are sticky and caramelized.

PROS

The pork is juicy and tender, coated in a sweet and savory sauce that packs plenty of flavor.
These ribs are perfect for a busy day when you can dump the recipe into a slow cooker or a lazy weekend when you can enjoy the process of slow cooking.
Serve it as a main dish or as an appetizer to share with friends and family.

CONS

Pork ribs are a high-fat cut of meat, and this recipe uses sweetened sauce, which can add a lot of sugar and calories.
People with sodium restrictions might want to use low sodium soy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork ribs are high in protein, B vitamins, zinc, and phosphorus. While the sauce in this recipe isn’t exactly healthy, you can use low-sugar marmalade and soy sauce to reduce the sugar content. You can also substitute honey or maple syrup and use a low-sodium soy sauce to control your sodium intake.

	3 -4 lbs pork ribs
	1/4 cup soy sauce
	1/4 cup orange marmalade or 1/4 cup apricot preserves
	1 tablespoon ketchup
	1 crushed garlic clove ( or more )