Chinese Pork Ribs (Crock Pot)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning) (optional)
• 3 lbs bone-in country-style pork ribs
• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup orange marmalade or 1/3 cup apricot preserves
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 2 -3 dashes cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh gingerroot (minced) (optional)

1. For added flavor and richer color, If time permits, brown ribs in a medium-hot pan in about 1 1/2 tablespoons oil before crocking!
2. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, marmalade, red pepper flakes, ketchup garlic, and minced ginger. Pour half into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with ribs; drizzle with remaining sauce.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Thicken cooking juices if desired, and serve over rice.
4. Serves 4.

olive oil, pork, soy sauce, orange marmalade, red pepper, ketchup, garlic, fresh gingerroot

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chinese-pork-ribs-crock-pot-477371 (may not work)