Korean-Style Braised (Slow Cooker) Baby Back Ribs

Name: Korean-Style Braised (Slow Cooker) Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds baby back pork ribs; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup light soy sauce; 1/2 cup rice wine; 1/2 onion, cut into quarters; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 head garlic, chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger root; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional); 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped

Servings: persons

2 pounds baby back pork ribs
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup light soy sauce
1/2 cup rice wine
1/2 onion, cut into quarters
1/4 cup orange juice
1 head garlic, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger root
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped

1
Wash ribs and pat dry. Salt ribs liberally.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add ribs. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Place browned ribs in a 3-quart slow cooker.
4
Place soy sauce, light soy sauce, rice wine, onion, orange juice, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno into a blender. Cover and blend until combined. Pour sauce over the the ribs in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on High until meat pulls away easily from the bone, 3 to 4 hours.
5
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place ribs on a baking sheet or roasting pan.
6
Bake ribs under the preheated broiler until nicely charred but not burned, about 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds baby back pork ribs, 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Korean-Style Braised (Slow Cooker) Baby Back Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!