Chilli Spare Ribs

Get ready to elevate your next barbecue night with these irresistible Chilli Spare Ribs, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Tender pork spare ribs are first simmered to ensure a melt-in-your-mouth texture, then coated in a bold marinade featuring soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, and a kick of chili flakes. Slowly baked to perfection, these ribs are basted for maximum flavor and finished at a high temperature to achieve a sticky, caramelized glaze. Garnished with fresh spring onions and toasted sesame seeds, these ribs are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Pair them with steamed rice or a crisp salad to complete the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that balances Asian-inspired flavors with just the right amount of heat.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg Pork spare ribs
• 4 pcs Garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger
• 80 ml Soy sauce
• 90 ml Honey
• 60 ml Hoison sauce
• 30 ml Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 pcs Spring onions (for garnish)
• 2 tsp Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 250 ml Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

Step 2

Place the pork spare ribs in a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 20 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, chilli flakes, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well to make the marinade.

Step 4

Place the pre-cooked spare ribs into a large baking tray lined with foil. Pour the marinade over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 5

Add 250 ml of water to the baking tray to prevent the marinade from scorching during cooking.

Step 6

Cover the baking tray tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Bake for 1 hour, basting the ribs with the marinade every 20 minutes.

Step 7

After 1 hour, remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F). Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until the ribs are sticky and caramelized, turning halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked ribs to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds for a fresh and nutty finish.

Step 9

Serve hot with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed rice or a crisp salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2104.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5134.3

Total Fat 371.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 1320mg	0%
Sodium 7676.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 99.0g
Protein 320.1g	0%

Vitamin D 660IU	0%
Calcium 536.0mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 4141.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.5%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 9.4%