Sesame Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup or barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon cider or white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced (or more)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
• 2 1/2 lbs country-style pork ribs
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2
• 1 1/2 teaspoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted
• 6 thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the first eleven ingredients. Add the pork and turn to coat.

2. 2

   Place the onion in a 5-qt slow cooker; arrange pork on top.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.

4. 4

   Strain sauce out into a small pot and heat to boiling. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened; about 1 - 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour sauce back into slow cooker and combine.

6. 6

   Place pork on a serving platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions and chopped fresh cilantro leaves.

7. 7

   You can also remove the meat from the bones and serve it in flour tortillas with a little hoisin sauce, sort of a faux moo shu pork.