Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Ribs
Looking for a super simple and delicious dinner? These Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Ribs hit both marks. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, go about your day, and come back to a tender, flavorful meal that everyone will love.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
- 3-3 1/2 pounds boneless country style pork ribs
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 10-12 ounces regular or low-sodium teriyaki sauce
- 14.5 ounce can regular or low-sodium chicken broth divided
- 2-3 tablespoons Asian seasoning see note
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Season ribs on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Sear the ribs 2-3 minutes on each side. Don't overcrowd the pan. Work in batches if needed.
- To a slow cooker, whisk together teriyaki sauce, chicken broth and Asian seasoning
- Submerge the seared ribs into the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours or high 4-5 hours.
- Transfer the ribs to a large serving dish. Carefully transfer the liquids from the crockpot to a large skillet. Turn the skillet to high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch. Whisk the mixture into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened to desired texture.
- Pour the sauce over the pork ribs. Serve as is or on top of rice, noodles, vegetables, or zoodles.
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Notes
Tips and Substitutions
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- Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: If you prefer making your own teriyaki sauce, whisk together these sauce ingredients to make your own: 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 garlic cloves or 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
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- Asian Seasoning: If your store doesn’t have an Asian seasoning blend, here’s a homemade version you can make: 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1-2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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- Garnish Options: It will add a pop or freshness and flavor by adding sliced green onions or minced chives. Toasted sesame seeds are a great option as well.
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- Spice It Up: If you want to add a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or a spicy teriyaki sauce brand.
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- Make It Sweeter: If you prefer a sweeter sauce, you can add brown sugar, maple syrup, or pineapple juice to the chicken and teriyaki sauce.
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- Cook Time: For best results, cook on low for more tender pork ribs; however, if you’re short on time, cooking on high 4-5 hours works just fine.
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- Add Veggies: Broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, or snap peas are also great additions. Add them during the last hour of cooking for a delicious stir-fry effect!
Storage
Store any leftover slow cooker pork ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply microwave or warm it on the stovetop until heated through. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months—thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1454mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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