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2 3/4 to 3 pounds Fresh, boneless country-style ribs, 8 ribs total Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Citrus pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Butter Ask a question about this ingredient
2.5 quart Electric slow cooker Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Small white onions, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
Glaze: Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Citrus pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Orange zest Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Soy Ask a question about this ingredient
Citrus Salsa: Ask a question about this ingredient
1 Large orange, peeled, seeded, and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 Tangerine, peeled, seeded, and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded, and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 to 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded, and finely diced (adjust to your taste) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Red onion, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Honey Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Fresh Italian parsley, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
Sandwich rolls: Ask a question about this ingredient
8 Ciabatta rolls, split Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 tablespoon Softened butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 tablespoon Wasabi-flavored mayonnaise Ask a question about this ingredient
Season ribs on both sides with 1/2-teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside.
Ask a question about this stepSlice 2 small white onions into thin slices. Set aside.
Ask a question about this stepCombine all ingredients for glaze in a small bowl.
Ask a question about this stepCombine all ingredients for Citrus Salsa in a small bowl, except parsley. Refrigerate while pork is cooking.
Ask a question about this stepHeat electric slow cooker casserole on high for 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon Olive oil to coat bottom of casserole. Spread one-half of onion slices in casserole.
Ask a question about this stepHeat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add 1-teaspoon each: Olive oil and butter. Quickly sear ribs on each side, remove from heat and place 4 ribs on top of onion slices in slow cooker. Spoon one-half of glaze over the ribs in the slow cooker. Top with remaining 4 ribs, onion, and glaze. Cover. Cook 1 hour on high heat, reduce heat to "low" and cook for 4 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker and place on cutting board. Cover with foil and let rest for ten minutes.
Ask a question about this stepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Ask a question about this stepButter Ciabatta buns and toast butter-side up in oven for 4-5 minutes until light brown.
Ask a question about this stepUsing two forks, shred pork, discarding any visible fat.
Ask a question about this stepAdd parsley to salsa and stir before topping on buns.
Ask a question about this stepRemove buns from oven. Spread each bun top with a thin layer of mayonnaise. Divide pork among eight buns. Top pork with a heaping tablespoon of Citrus Salsa. Place bun-top on each sandwich. Slice sandwich in half.
Ask a question about this stepServe with dill pickles and sweet potato salad as sides.
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