| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 40 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back pork ribs
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thin
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ribs, garlic and ginger. Bring back to a boil and let simmer until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the ribs sit for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a saucepan, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and five-spice powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is smooth and thick, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry the ribs with paper towels. Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet and brush all over with the sauce.
- Roast for 30 minutes, basting with more sauce every 15 minutes.
- Cut the ribs into 2-rib portions and place in airtight containers. To serve, place the ribs on a metal tray and brush with the remaining sauce. Toast with a propane kitchen torch to caramelize further. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 692 |
| Total Fat | 45 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Protein | 53 g |
| Cholesterol | 186 mg |
| Sodium | 1038 mg |
Reviews
This was a fantastic recipe and perfect for a first try at making ribs. They came out exactly as hoped; the recipe is well written and gives you the results that you’re looking for. I’ve used the same cooking technique with different sauces, as well, but the Asian bbq that the recipe calls for is really outstanding.
It was easy and my results were exactly as promised! I’ve never had or mad such awesome ribs! Thanks!