Slow Cooker Asian Barbecue Ribs

kilos / 5 lbs of country style pork ribs, regular ribs or pork shoulder

brown sugar

honey or agave nectar

soy sauce (get a wheat-free brand if you wish to do a fully gluten-free version)

ketchup

rice vinegar

sweet chili sauce (if unavailable, substitute with 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)

garlic cloves, minced

-inch fresh ginger, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

salt

Freshly ground black pepper,

large onion, chopped