Slow Cooker Pork Ribs with Sweet & Spicy Sauce

Ingredients
2 to 3 pounds pork ribs (cut into sections)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Instructions
Place the pork ribs in the slow cooker in an even layer

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, ketchup, vinegar, and chili flakes until well combined

Pour the sauce evenly over the ribs

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the meat is tender

Once cooked, remove the ribs and set aside

Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan
Mix cornstarch with water, then add to the sauce

Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens

Return the ribs to the sauce or drizzle on top before serving

Serve hot with rice or vegetables

Tips
For extra flavor, sear the ribs in a pan before adding to the slow cooker
You can broil the ribs for a few minutes at the end for a caramelized finish

Enjoy your rich, sticky, and flavorful slow cooker pork ribs

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