Slow-Cooker Hawaiian Barbecue Ribs
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1128
- Total Fat
- 73
- Saturated Fat
- 24
- Carbohydrates
- 41
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 28
- Protein
- 77
- Cholesterol
- 274
- Sodium
- 1203
- Total: 7 hr 30 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
2 small racks baby back ribs (1 1/2 to 2 pounds each), cut in half
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2/3 cup teriyaki-style barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's)
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, grated
1/4 cup pineapple preserves
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
Directions
- Generously season the ribs with salt and pepper, then rub with the vegetable oil and sprinkle with the chile powder, pressing to adhere. Whisk 1/3 cup barbecue sauce, the vinegar, ginger and garlic in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Add the ribs and turn to coat in the sauce. Cover and cook on low until the ribs are tender, 7 hours.
- Preheat the broiler. Transfer the ribs to a rimmed baking sheet. Remove 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid to a small bowl and whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup barbecue sauce, the pineapple preserves and ketchup.
- Brush the pineapple sauce all over the ribs to coat completely; arrange bone-side down. Broil until the sauce is sticky and the ribs are lightly charred in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with the scallions.