Slow Cooker Chinese Spare Ribs

Ingredients

3 pounds St. Louis style spare ribs
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon red food coloring optional
2 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

In a small bowl mix soy sauce, honey, hoisin, five spice blend, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, red food coloring (optional).

Cut the ribs between the bones, every 2 bones.

Place ribs and marinade in an 8-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours.

Remove ribs and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Stir the cornstarch into the slow cooker. Turn it to high and let it cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sticky glaze.

Baste the ribs all over with the marinade from the slow cooker.

Place under the broiler for 5-6 minutes or until caramelized.

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.