Spicy Soy Glazed Short Ribs (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lbs beef short ribs
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (or plum sauce)
• 2 limes, juice of
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

1. 1

   Trim excess fat off ribs.

2. 2

   In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ribs on all sides in batches. Transfer browned ribs to an oval slow cooker (for a better fit, but round may be used).

3. 3

   Deglaze the skillet with 1/2 cup water and pour the resulting liquid over the ribs.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl combine half of the scallions and all remaining ingredients except the sesame seeds. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, pour over the ribs.

5. 5

   Cook on the low setting 6 hours or until the meat is tender (some will fall from the bone).

6. 6

   Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl to cool and set aside.

7. 7

   Serve the ribs with some of the sauce, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and remaining scallions.