Slow Cooker Hawaiian Style Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 racks pork back ribs (2 1/2 to 3 pounds each), cut into 3- or 4-rib sections
• 2 cups hoisin sauce*
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil*
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted* (optional)

Preparation

1. In medium bowl, combine hoisin sauce, pineapple juice, ginger and sesame oil. Arrange ribs in a slow cooker and pour half of the sauce mixture over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until ribs are very tender. Set remaining sauce aside in refrigerator.
2. About 1/2 hour before ribs are done, remove sauce from refrigerator, to bring it to room temperature.
3. Arrange ribs on plates or a platter and brush both sides with some of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve remaining sauce at the table.

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

3 1/2 to 6 hours

Calories:	770		Total Fat:	48g
Cholesterol:	135mg		Protien:	27g
Carbohydrates:	65g		Sodium:	3590mg

Serves

Yield 6 servings (4 ribs per serving)

Notes, Tips & Suggestions

* You can find hoisin sauce and sesame oil in the ethnic or Asian section of most major supermarkets. Serving Suggestions: Serve these ribs in the Hawaiian plate lunch style, with a scoop of white rice, macaroni salad, or slaw on the side. They'd also be good alongside a simple carrot salad or a few slices of grilled pineapple.

Source
National Pork Board