Slow-Cooker Thai Style Ribs

Directions

1. 1
   Spray 6- to 7-quart oval-shaped slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Cut rib racks in half.
3. 3
   Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except cilantro sprigs.
4. 4
   Place ribs in slow cooker, spooning sauce over each layer of ribs.
5. 5
   Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours or until tender and pork is no longer pink next to bones.
6. 6
   Remove ribs from slow cooker; skim fat from cooking liquid. Strain cooking liquid.
7. 7
   Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack or large roasting pan with cooking spray.
8. 8
   Place ribs in pan, overlapping slightly. Heavily brush ribs with 1 cup of the strained cooking liquid. Broil with ribs about 5 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until glazed.
9. 9
   Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat remaining cooking liquid over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened.
10. 10
    Cut ribs into serving pieces; serve with sauce.
11. 11
    Garnish with cilantro sprigs.