ASIAN-STYLE BABY BACK RIBS

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There are hundred of versions of these sweet, sticky ribs. Too often they're preposterously cloying with little pork flavor. This recipe suffers none of that, its nuanced character derived from the melding of ginger, lemongrass, and chile in the braising liquid and the subtly spiced hoisin glaze. Despite the ribs' refined taste, they're properly messy, perfect with beer -- and invariably met with demands for more.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 rack baby back ribs, split in half (about 3 1/2 pounds)
5 ounces fresh ginger (about 5 inches), thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped lemongrass
1 dried Thai chile
2/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
5 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/8 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 dried Thai chile
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar

Steps:

  • Make the ribs: Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ribs, working in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to a plate, leaving drippings in pot.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and add ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and chile. Cook until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add tamari or soy sauce, water, sugar, salt, and ribs. Cover, and gently simmer until ribs are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Make the glaze: Combine hoisin, garlic, tamari or soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, chile, orange zest, and vinegar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat broiler. Remove ribs from liquid, and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Brush glaze all over ribs, and broil until glaze starts to bubble, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter, and brush with more glaze before serving.

Tyrone Harvey
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my ribs turned out tough and chewy. The sauce was good, though.


martin jimenez
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These ribs were amazing! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Hashir DON
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ribs turned out perfect. They were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing.


Henned Essid
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These ribs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Donnish Iwok
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I'm not a big fan of ribs, but I really enjoyed these. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Rafiq Ali
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I made these ribs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Tuli akter
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These ribs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best ribs he's ever had.


Mubshair hussain
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I've made these ribs several times now and they're always a hit. The meat is always so tender and the sauce is perfect.


Irene Baaba Larbi
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These ribs were easy to make and turned out delicious. The sauce was especially good.


Danish Bhatti
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ribs turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious.


Apurbo Aj
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These ribs were a disappointment. The meat was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Miir Asghar Khan baloch
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I made these ribs for my family and they loved them! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Sanjay Rajbansi
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These ribs were amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Big Pappy
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I've tried many baby back rib recipes, but this one is by far the best. The ribs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Devin Germand
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This recipe is a keeper! The ribs were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


unicorn_2008 santana
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So good! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing.


Amiruddin Khan
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These ribs are the best I've ever had! The meat is so tender and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making these again.


hunain Adnan
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of Asian food, but I'm so glad I did! The ribs were incredible. The sauce was sweet and savory, and the meat was so tender it melted in my mouth.


Your Isna
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I've made these ribs several times now and they're always a winner. The Asian-style sauce is amazing and the ribs are always so juicy and flavorful.


Lee-Janne Venter
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These ribs were a hit at my last party! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious. My guests raved about them.