1

Cut pork ribs into pieces that will fit into the slow cooker.

2

Combine garlic with remaining ingredients in a large shallow dish; add pork, turn to coat pork in sauce. Transfer pork and sauce to a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker.

3

Cook, covered, on high, for 4 hours. Turn ribs once during cooking time for even cooking.

4

When almost ready to serve, make coleslaw. Place cabbages, carrot, onion, cheese, chives mayonnaise and vinegar in a large bowl; toss gently to combine. Season to taste.

5

Carefully remove ribs from the cooker; cover to keep warm. Transfer sauce to a medium frying pan; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, skimming fat from surface, for 10 minutes or until sauce has reduced to 1 cup.

6

Serve ribs drizzled with sauce, and with coleslaw.