Crock Pot Chinese Country Ribs

This takes awhile to prepare but worth it in the end.

In a 3-1 / 2 quart slow 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 to 6 hours on low.

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 cup , takes about 6 to 8 minutes.

Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook just until thickened.

Pour the sauce over ribs and serve immediately with hot cooked rice.

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