Mains
Slow Cooker Chinese Boneless Short Ribs
Jenn Bare's slow-cooker mains. About 6-8 hours on Low or 3-4 hours on High in the crock, serves 4.
Written byJenn Bare
Method
Step by step
- 01
Season short ribs with salt and pepper.
- 02
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add half of ribs.
- 03
Cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker. Repeat with remaining ribs.
- 04
Add onion, ginger and garlic to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until onion is slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 05
Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. (Mixture will be very dry.) Add soy sauce and broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer, stirring to pick up browned bits. Pour over ribs in the slow cooker.
- 06
Cover. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours.
- 07
Transfer ribs to a platter and cover to keep warm.
- 08
Strain cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until liquid has thickened slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 09
Season with salt and pepper.
- 10
Ladle sauce over ribs.
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Originally published on getcrocked.com.
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Jenn Bare
Founder of GetCrocked and lifelong slow-cooker devotee. Jenn writes every recipe here with one goal: get families back around the table without the weeknight scramble.
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