Asian Style Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp sesame oil

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp minced fresh ginger

4 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 rack pork ribs, about 3lb. cut in to 3-4 rib sections

2 tbsp corn starch

3 scallions, trimmed and thin sliced

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Preparation

In a small bowl, blend sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic and red pepper. Place ribs in slow cooker, add sauce, cover & cook on high for 6 hours, or until meat is tender. Transfer meat to a platter. Strain sauce and discard excess fat. Combine corn starch and 1/4 cup water, blend with sauce in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook 2 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Top ribs with 1/2 cup sauce and sesame seeds. Serve with remaining sauce alongside.