CHINESE COUNTRY RIBS

Steps:

• 1. In a 3-1/2 quart slow cooker, combine ketchup, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, five-spice powder, onion, ginger and garlic.
• 2. Position a broiler rack 6 inches from the source of the heat and preheat the broiler.
• 3. Broil the ribs, turning once, until browned. About 10 minutes.
• 4. Transfer the ribs to the slow cooker.
• 5. Stir to coat the ribs with the sauce.
• 6. Cover and slow cook until ribs are tender.
• 7. About 5-6 hours at 200 degrees (low).
• 8. Transfer the ribs to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• 9. Skim the fat from the surface of the sauce.
• 10. In a medium saucepan bring the sauce to a simmer over a medium heat.
• 11. Cook until reduced to about 1 cup, 6-8 minutes.
• 12. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook just until thickened.
• 13. Pour the sauce over ribs and serve immediately with hot cooked rice.