Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Chinese-Style BBQ Pork Ribs! This dish is a symphony of flavors, combining the sweet, savory, and smoky notes of Chinese barbecue sauce with the tender, fall-off-the-bone texture of pork ribs. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we present two irresistible recipes: the classic Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs and the tantalizing Honey Garlic Pork Ribs. Both recipes feature simple yet aromatic marinades that infuse the ribs with a burst of flavor, while the cooking techniques ensure a perfectly cooked rib every time. Whether you prefer the traditional smoky char of grilled ribs or the convenience of oven-baked goodness, we've got you covered. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHINESE BBQ RIBS
Delicious, fall-off-the-bone tender, and finger-licking good Chinese BBQ ribs are the way to shake things up for the holidays and other special occasions. Plus, they make delightful leftovers if you're lucky enough to have any left! {Gluten-Free Adaptable}To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine. Also make sure you get gluten-free oyster sauce and hoisin sauce.
Provided by Maggie Zhu
Time 2h25m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- (Optional) Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by loosening one end with a knife, and then tearing it away.
- Prepare a large piece of foil (at least 2" / 5 cm bigger than the ribs on all sides) to layer over a baking sheet. Place the ribs back side up onto the foil.
- Combine the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Sprinkle evenly over the back of the ribs and rub in. Flip the ribs and sprinkle on the top side, rub in the spice again. Set aside to marinate briefly while preheating the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well.
- Once the oven is heated, brush a thin layer of sauce all over the ribs.
- Place another piece of foil over the top. Crimp the bottom foil over the top foil and fold a few times to create a sealed parcel.
- Place the ribs in the oven and bake for 2 to 3 hours depending on their size (*Footnote 2). Once done, you can use a thermometer or a fork to poke through the foil to test the doneness. The meat should feel very tender or read at least 160°F/71°C.
- While cooking, prepare a baking tray lined with foil (or parchment paper) and a rack on top.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and turn the heat up to 450°F (230°C).
- Carefully open the parcel and move the ribs to the prepared baking tray. You might need to use 2 spatulas to help with this step because the ribs are extremely tender and might fall apart.
- Generously brush the top and back of the ribs with the sauce, leaving a few tablespoons for after cooking.
- Return the ribs to the oven and bake until beginning to char, 10 to 15 minutes. Check on the ribs every 5 minutes to prevent them from burning.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and brush with a thin layer of sauce. Let cool for 10 minutes then slice the ribs and serve hot with the remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, Fat 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 631 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 11.6 g
TAKEOUT-STYLE CHINESE SPARE RIBS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 6h15m
Yield 20 to 24 ribs
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger and food coloring in a metal, non-reactive bowl. Pour the marinade into a large zip-top bag, reserving 1/2 cup on the side for basting later. Add the ribs to the bag and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 3 hours, though longer is better and overnight is ideal.
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill to 275 degrees F for direct and indirect grilling.
- Remove the ribs from the marinade (discard the marinade) and place onto a wire rack. Place the rack directly on the cooler side of the grill. Cook until the meat is very tender, basting with the reserved marinade 3 times during the cooking process, 2 to 3 hours.
- Drizzle the ribs with honey, move them to the direct heat side and quickly char each rib to caramelize.
CHINESE-STYLE GRILLED PORK RIBS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Trim the excess fat from the ribs and remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Cut the rack into individual ribs.
- Gather the marinade ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, dry sherry, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, cider vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste, Chinese five-spice powder, and white pepper. Reserve about 1/4 cup of this marinade to use for basting. The rest will be used to marinate the ribs.
- Place the ribs into a resealable plastic bag (you might need to use 2 or more bags for this). Pour the marinade over the ribs, making sure they are well coated. Seal the bags and place the bags into a refrigerator. Marinate the ribs for 1 to 4 hours.
- Heat the grill to medium. Remove the ribs from the bags and discard the marinade that has been in contact with the raw meat.
- Place the ribs on the heated grill grate and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Baste with reserved marinade two to three times throughout the cooking process. Make sure to stop basting at least 5 to 8 minutes before the ribs are finished cooking.
- Remove the ribs from the grill and place them onto a large platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion for a garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1504 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHINESE SPARERIBS
After searching the internet for a good Chinese Spareribs recipe and not finding any that caught my eye, I decided to make my own. This recipe is pretty simple, and yields tender, juicy, tangy ribs. In Japan, I cooked this in the fish broiler, but it should be fine on the grill or in the oven.
Provided by IBNSHISHA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 2h45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a shallow glass dish, mix together the hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, sake, rice vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and five-spice powder. Place the ribs in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or as long as overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fill a broiler tray with enough water to cover the bottom. Place the grate or rack over the tray. Arrange the ribs on the grate.
- Place the broiler rack in the center of the oven. Cook for 40 minutes, turning and brushing with the marinade every 10 minutes. Let the marinade cook on for the final 10 minutes to make a glaze. Finish under the broiler if desired. Discard any remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 120.5 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1014.9 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
CHINESE-STYLE BARBECUED RIBS
These are the best oven-roasted ribs ever, and they can also be finished on a grill for extra smoky flavor. Creating steam in the oven is the key to tender meat. The ingredients here are close to the ones used by traditional Cantonese barbecue masters to produce sticky-salty-sweet meat that has a reddish, caramelized crust - with ketchup standing in for Chinese red fermented tofu. (It can be left out if desired.) Although these ribs are presented as an appetizer in many American Chinese restaurants, barbecued meat is traditionally a main course, served with freshly cooked rice and a green side like smashed cucumber salad or stir-fried bok choy.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, barbecues, finger foods, meat, appetizer, main course
Time 6h
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, mince garlic and scallions. Add hoisin, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, rice wine or vodka, rice vinegar and five-spice powder. Process until well blended. Taste for sweetness; the mixture should be sweet like barbecue sauce, not candy. Adjust the taste with honey, soy sauce and vinegar.
- Set aside 1/3 cup marinade for basting. Transfer remaining marinade to a container or pan large enough to hold the ribs, or to large resealable plastic bags. Add ribs and turn until well coated. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, and up to 2 days, turning occasionally in the marinade.
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Set up a rimmed baking sheet (or two) with an oven-safe wire rack that fits inside, the kind you'd use for cooling cookies. Line the bottoms of the pans with foil or nonstick baking mats. Place the racks inside the pans and place the empty pans on the bottom rack of the oven. Pour in hot water until it comes about halfway up the sides of the pan. (Do not skip the water: The steam helps cook the meat to the right tenderness.)
- When the oven is hot, remove the ribs from the marinade and place on the racks, meaty side up. Bake without basting, 1 hour for baby back ribs, 2 hours for St. Louis style ribs. Check the water level occasionally to make sure it hasn't cooked off.
- Remove ribs from the oven and raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees. Pour off any water from the baking sheet and return the ribs to the racks. (Alternatively, you can finish the ribs on a medium-hot grill; see below.)
- Return ribs to the oven and roast (or grill), basting 2 or 3 times with reserved marinade, for 20 to 30 minutes (less time for baby backs, more for spareribs). Watch the ribs carefully to make sure that the edges don't burn, and don't baste them too close to the end; they should be dry and sticky, not wet on the surface.
- Use a big knife to cut between the bones, making sure that each rib has meat on both sides. Mound on a platter, sprinkle with scallions and cilantro, and serve immediately.
CHINESE BARBECUED RIBS
One bite of these tender and flavorful ribs and you'll understand why this is the most requested recipe from friends and family. I developed it based on a recipe from my father-in-law, adding my own interpretation over the years. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Reserve half of the sauce for basting., Place ribs, bone side down, in a shallow roasting pan lined with foil. Spoon remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour; drain. , Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until ribs are tender, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces. Sprinkle with green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CHINESE COUNTRY-STYLE PORK RIBS
"These ribs are tangy and tender. The Chinese-style glaze gives them a different and unique taste." Jamie's original recipe called for the ribs to be baked, but we found we could prepare tender ribs even faster by starting them in the microwave. Jamie Wetter - Boscobel, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; place in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish with water, liquid smoke if desired and onion powder. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Drain ribs. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill ribs, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally and basting with sauce. Freeze option: Place cooled ribs in a resealable freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in a baking pan; cover and bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CHINESE PORK RIBS
A superquick family favourite - fab for barbeques
Provided by Silvana Franco
Categories Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the ribs in a large pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 mins. Meanwhile, pour the hoisin sauce in a jug and stir in the soy sauce, honey, vinegar and five-spice.
- Drain the ribs very well, then brush with the glaze - if barbecuing, chill, cover and keep in the fridge for later.
- Heat the grill to high, if using. Grill or barbecue for 15-20 mins, turning from time to time until shiny and slightly charred in places. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.27 milligram of sodium
CHINESE BARBEQUE PORK (CHAR SIU)
In addition to its impressive high-gloss appearance and savory taste, this Chinese barbeque pork is quite easy to make at home--even without a fancy ceramic grill.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 5h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place soy sauce, honey, rice wine, hoisin sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, five-spice powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and curing salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
- Cut pork roast in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise forming 4 long, thick pieces of pork.
- Transfer cooled sauce to a large mixing bowl. Stir in red food coloring. Place pork sections into sauce and coat each piece. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium heat, 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove sections of pork from marinade and let excess drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
- Transfer pork sections to grate over indirect heat on prepared grill. Cover and cook about 45 minutes. Brush with marinade; turn. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 185 and 190 degrees F, about 1 hour and 15 minutes more. Do not use any more marinade on cooked meat until after you boil it.
- Place leftover marinade in saucepan; bring to a boil; let simmer 1 minutes. Remove from heat. Now you can use it to brush over the cooked pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 2421.1 mg, Sugar 42.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: For this recipe, baby back ribs or spare ribs work best. Baby back ribs are leaner and have a more delicate flavor, while spare ribs are meatier and have a richer flavor.
- Use a good quality BBQ sauce: The BBQ sauce is the star of this dish, so make sure you use one that you love. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own. If you're making your own, be sure to use high-quality ingredients.
- Cook the ribs low and slow: This will help to tenderize the ribs and allow the flavors to develop. Cook the ribs for at least 2 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Use a smoker or grill: If you have a smoker, that's the best way to cook these ribs. However, you can also cook them on a grill. Just be sure to keep the heat low and cook the ribs for a long time.
- Let the ribs rest before serving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the ribs, making them even more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Chinese-style BBQ pork ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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