Sesame Pork Ribs

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 to 4 pounds boneless country style pork ribs
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion, with green

PREPARATION

1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add the ribs and turn to coat. Place the onion in the bottom of the slow cooker and arrange the ribs on top.
2. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours.
3. To thicken the sauce, pour the liquids into a saucepan (strain through a mesh sieve if you want a fairly clear sauce) and boil for about 5 minutes. Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and blend well.
4. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the liquids and cook, stirring, until thickened.
5. Place the ribs on a serving platter, drizzle with the sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
6. This recipe makes 6 servings