Ginger Country-Style Pork Ribs

Name: Ginger Country-Style Pork Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

Finally, a rib recipe where you get to taste the meat instead of the sauce. The orange and ginger add a nice flavor while letting the ribs be the star. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Ingredients

4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, honey, garlic and pepper flakes; pour over ribs. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove ribs to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Bring cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Spoon over ribs.