SLOW-COOKER HONEY MUSTARD SPARE RIBS

Prep time: 15 min.       Cook time: 6 hours         Makes: 1-1/2 lbs. of ribs


Ingredients:

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp honey

2 tsp brown mustard

1 tsp hot sauce

1 cup broth, any kind

1-inch piece of ginger, peeled

1 star anise

1.5 lb (700g) of spare ribs, pork or beef

Sauce

1/4 cup brown mustard

2 Tbsp water

1 Tbsp honey

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp tomato paste

1 tsp coconut aminos

Pinch of cayenne

Directions
Prepare the braising liquid for the ribs by combining the balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard, hot sauce, and broth in a small bowl.
Put the ribs in the crock pot. Cut to fit, if needed. Pour the braising liquid over and drop in the ginger and star anise.

Cover, set to low, and cook for 6 hours. Flip the ribs over once during cooking.
For the sauce, combine the ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until it has reduced or thickened a bit. Stir often.

Remove the ribs from the crock pot (gently because they will probably fall apart) and baste them with the honey mustard sauce, serving extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Enjoy!