Hawaiian-Inspired Baby Back Ribs for the Slow Cooker

These ribs are delicious and different, and take so little effort! Hoisin sauce and Chinese five-spice powder are found in the Asian foods section of the grocery or in any Asian market. Garnish with minced green onion and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 777 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 3 green onions, diced
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 cups hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or more to taste
• 1 (2 pound) slab pork baby back ribs, cut into 3- to 4-rib portions
• 1 tablespoon bottled minced ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place baby back ribs portions in the bottom of a slow cooker; sprinkle black pepper and five-spice powder on top.

Step 2

Mix hoisin sauce, pineapple juice, green onions, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl to make sauce. Pour 2/3 of the sauce over the ribs. Refrigerate remaining sauce.

Step 3

Cook ribs on Low, basting occasionally with sauce, until tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Step 4

Transfer ribs to a serving dish. Brush remaining sauce on top.