Hawaiian Ribs in the CrockPot

Published: Thu, 02/21/19

February 21, 2019

Hello, Slow Cookerers!!!

Today I'm feeling like I NEED SUMMER.

So even though it's absolutely freezing outside, I'm going to make Hawaiian Ribs for dinner and decorate the table with flowers.

Not Hibiscus (although that would be wonderful!) but my daffodils are just now at the perfect stage for cutting.

We'll just pretend daffodils are Hawaiian.

;-)

The first time I made these ribs, it was after talking to my friend Georgia after she had a mishap with her outdoor grill.

Georgia needed to get a hair cut because she CAUGHT HER HAIR ON FIRE while testing the grill.

ugh.

When she told me what happened, I asked: did you stop, drop and roll?

she replied: No. I patted and screamed.

bwhahahaha!!!

but not really.

This is yet another reason to LOVE your crockpot!!

:-)

Hawaiian Ribs in the Slow Cooker

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serves 4

2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, or about 4 pounds babyback ribs
1/3 cup gluten free soy sauce (LaChoy or Tamari Wheat Free)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice powder (I'll put a recipe to make your own down below)
6 cloves minced garlic

Chinese 5 Spice Powder recipe:
(mix spices well, and store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon crushed anise seed
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

The Directions.

If you're using boneless ribs, they will probably fit nicely in a 4 quart slow cooker. If you've got bones, you'll most likely need a 6-quart.

Put the ribs into the cooker, and top with the sauce mixture.

If you really want to, you can combine all the sauce stuff in a little bowl and then paint it onto the ribs, but that seems like a lot of work.

They'll be fine if you just dump everything on top.

They'll be fine if the meat is frozen solid, too. Mine was!

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for about 4 to 5. Flip the ribs over a few times before serving to cover evenly in the sauce.

The longer and slower you cook the ribs, the more tender the meat.

The Verdict.

Are you having a Hawaiian-themed party or backyard luau any time soon?

You can skip the grill and make delicious ribs in the comfort of your own kitchen with your crockpot slow cooker!

My kids are in LOVE with the Moana movie from Disney, and I'm pretty sure these ribs will be on the table for the next birthday party!

enjoy!! happy Slow Cooking!!

xxo steph