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Instructions
1
Mix together rub ingredients.
2
Spread rub evenly over both sides of rib racks.
3
Stand ribs on their side and wrap around the sides of the slow cooker.
4
Mix together sauce ingredients, leaving out the cornstarch, water and gochujang.
5
Pour 1 cup of of the sauce into the slow cooker.
6
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until ribs are tender.
7
Meanwhile, pour remaining sauce into a sauce pan; bring to a boil.
8
Add gochujang to sauce pan.
9
Mix together the cornstarch and water.
10
Pour cornstarch mixture into the boiling sauce.
11
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens.
12
When ribs are done, preheat the broiler.
13
Place ribs on a foiled lined baking sheet and broil until they start to sizzle.
14
Brush on a thick layer of the sauce and broil again until sticky.
15
Serve remaining on the side for dipping.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Sauce Reduction Strategy 🍯In the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the lid and switch to high heat to concentrate the sauce and achieve that signature sticky glaze without over-thinning the flavors.
- Gochujang Paste Activation 🌶️Whisk gochujang with a small amount of warm water before adding to the slow cooker to break down any lumps and ensure even flavor distribution throughout the 8-hour cook.
- Membrane Removal Matters 🔪Remove the thin silver membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking to allow the sauce to penetrate the meat more effectively and improve texture.
- Cornstarch Slurry Timing ✨Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and add it during the final 20 minutes on high heat for a luxurious, coat-the-ribs consistency without a starchy taste.
- Acid Balance for Depth 🍶Use both rice wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar together—the balsamic adds sweetness and body while rice vinegar provides brightness that prevents the sauce from becoming one-dimensional.
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