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Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs with Rice:
  • Bone-in short ribs - 4 lbs ((for non bone-in, get ~2 lbs.))
  • Garlic - 4 cloves , minced
  • Ginger - 1 inch , peeled and sliced
  • Carrots - 3/4 lb , chopped
  • Turnips or daikon radish - 3/4 lb , chopped
  • Shiitake mushrooms - 1/2 lb , de-stemmed
  • Orange juice - 1/4 cup ((you're welcome to make fresh!))
  • Coconut aminos - 1/2 cup
  • Rice vinegar - 3 Tbsp
  • Honey - 2 Tbsp
  • Water - 1 cup
  • Arrowroot powder - 1 Tbsp

Prep

  1. Short ribs - Season with salt and pepper and then sear on both sides in a skillet for 3 minutes each. 

  2. Garlic / Ginger / Carrots / Turnips or Daikon Radish / Shiitakes - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead) 

  3. Start slow cooking (at least 5 hours before) - Whisk together garlic, ginger, orange juice, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, honey, and water. Pour into slow cooker and then layer in short ribs, carrots, turnips / radish, and shiitakes. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours, until meat is tender and falling off bone. (Can be done up to 5 days before and then stored in fridge in air-tight containers) 

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Make

  1. Remove ribs and vegetables from the slow cooker. Use a spoon to skim off any of the fat in the sauce, and transfer sauce into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Mix arrowroot powder with 1 tbs. (14.8ml) of cold water. Add to boiling sauce and stir. Simmer until thickened. Season to taste with more salt, pepper, or honey. Spoon sauce over ribs and vegetables.


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