Irresistibly Juicy Crockpot Honey Garlic Soy Spare Ribs

Course: Comfort Food

Cuisine: Chinese-American

Keyword: Crockpot Honey Garlic Soy Spare Ribs, easy ribs recipe, fall-off-the-bone ribs, honey garlic ribs, slow cooker ribs, sticky ribs

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 15

Servings: ribs

Calories: 350kcal

Enjoy tender, fall-off-the-bone Crockpot Honey Garlic Soy Spare Ribs coated in a sticky glaze for a delightful dinner.

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Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

For the Ribs

2 pounds Baby Back Ribs The tender cut that becomes fall-apart soft in the slow cooker.

For the Marinade

4 cloves Garlic Adds depth and aroma, creating a rich base for the flavor.
¼ cup Dark Soy Sauce Provides a deeper, saltier flavor and enhances the dish’s color.
¼ cup Sweet Soy Sauce Balances out the saltiness of the dark soy sauce with a hint of sweetness.
⅓ cup Raw Honey Infuses natural sweetness and helps form a delightful sticky glaze.

For the Spice Rub

1 teaspoon Onion Powder This essential dry rub ingredient adds savory flavor.
1 teaspoon Paprika Powder Infuses warmth and a mild smokiness to the ribs.
1 teaspoon Cumin Complements the other spices with its earthy essence.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, and cumin. Generously rub this mixture all over the baby back ribs to enhance their flavor and aroma.
Mince the garlic and mix it with dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and raw honey. This sweet and savory marinade will coat the ribs beautifully, creating that irresistible glaze.
Use a brush to apply the marinade all over the rubbed ribs, making sure to reserve some for later.
Carefully cut the ribs in half if needed for fitting and place them in your slow cooker, meaty-side up.
Cover and cook the ribs on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, brushing with the remaining marinade every hour.
For that final touch, broil the ribs in the oven for 1-2 minutes to caramelize and bubble the glaze.

Notes

For a different layer of taste, consider using dark soy sauce in smaller amounts for the marinade. Optional: Serve with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for an added touch of flavor and color.

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