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Slow cooker teriyaki ribs topped with white sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribs

Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribs cook to perfection with homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. It's incredibly delicious and is a hearty meal for the family with only a few everyday ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: slow cooker teriyaki ribs
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 381kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 rack baby ribs about 2 pounds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon roasted white sesame seeds garnish on top
  • 1 cup slaw for serving

Teriyaki Sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare teriyaki sauce by mixing soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a cup. Pour the mixture into a saucepan, and bring it to a boil. Keep stirring the sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Cut ribs apart and place them in an Instant Pot (or a slow cooker). Evenly sprinkle ground black pepper on top and add 2/3 of the teriyaki sauce. Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes in an Instant Pot or 4 hours on high in a slow cooker.
  • Simmer the remaining teriyaki sauce with Balsamic vinegar and garlic for 5 minutes on medium heat. Turn off the heat and transfer to a dish.
  • Brush sauce on cooked ribs and garnish with white sesame seeds before serving.
  • Serve slow cooker teriyaki ribs with slaw, green salad, or steamed rice.

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Notes

Recipe Source: Good Housekeeping 

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.9g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 20.3g | Saturated Fat: 6.8g | Sodium: 2180mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 16.1g