Chinese country ribs

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupKetchup
2tablespoonsHoney
2tablespoonsRice or white vinegar
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
¼teaspoonFive spice powder-optional
1smallOnion, finely chopped
2teaspoonsMinced fresh ginger
1Garlic clove, minced
1teaspoonCornstarch, dissolved in
1tablespoonCold water
4poundsCountry ribs, cut into individual ribs
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a 3-½ quart slo cooker, combine ketchup, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, five-spice powder, onion, ginger and garlic. Position a broiler rack 6 inches from the source of the heat and preheat the broiler. Broil the ribs, turning once, until browned. About 10 minutes. Transfer the ribs to the slow cooker. Stir to coat the ribs with the sauce. Cover and slow cook until ribs are tender. 5-6 hours on low ( 200~). Transfer the ribs to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Skim the fat from the surface of the sauce. In a medium saucepan bring the sauce to a simmer over a medium heat. Cook until reduced to about 1 C, 6-8 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook just until thickened. Pour the sauce over ribs and serve immediately with hot cooked rice.

Submitted By CAROL KATZ On 10-01-95