Crock-Pot Asian-Style Country Ribs with Black Bean Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• •3 tablespoons jarred black bean garlic sauce
• •1 tablespoon cornstarch
• •2 teaspoons sesame oil
• •1 tablespoon garlic
• •1 tablespoon ginger root
• •1 tablespoon honey
• •½ teaspoon cracked pepper
• •3 pounds pork ribs
• •¼ cup soy sauce
• •¼ cup scallions
• •1 tablespoon mirin

Method

Adapted from oneperfectbite.blogspot.com

1. 1Spray interior of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2Place pork cubes in slow cooker.
3. 3Combine black bean garlic sauce, soy sauce, mirin, honey, ginger, garlic, pepper and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir to dissolve cornstarch.
4. 4Pour over ribs.
5. 5Cook, covered, on LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours until ribs are tender but still hold their shape.
6. 6Transfer ribs to a rimmed serving platter; tent with foil to keep warm.
7. 7Strain liquid into a small pan.
8. 8Bring liquid to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until mixture begins to thicken and is reduced by half.
9. 9Stir in sesame oil.
10. 10Add sauce and ¼ cup scallions to pork cubes.
11. 11Mix well.
12. 12Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons scallions.