Chinese Ribs

Infused with bold, savory-sweet flavors, these Chinese Ribs are a show-stopping dish perfect for any dinner or special occasion. The tender pork spare ribs are marinated in a mouthwatering blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and aromatic Chinese five-spice powder, ensuring every bite is beautifully seasoned. Slow-roasted to perfection, the ribs are finished with a sticky, caramelized glaze that’s irresistibly rich and full of umami. Garnished with scallions and sesame seeds for a vibrant finish, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality Chinese-style barbecue right in your own kitchen. Perfect as a main course or finger food, these ribs are sure to impress family and guests alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork spare ribs
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 units Scallions, sliced (optional garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, and sesame oil to create the marinade.

Step 2

Place the pork spare ribs in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 4

Remove the ribs from the marinade, setting aside the leftover marinade for basting. Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil and a wire rack.

Step 5

Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil to retain moisture and bake the ribs for 90 minutes.

Step 6

While the ribs are baking, transfer the reserved marinade to a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and then reduce to a simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 7

After 90 minutes, remove the foil from the ribs and brush them generously with the thickened marinade. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

Step 8

Return the ribs to the oven and bake for an additional 20–30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, until the ribs are caramelized and sticky.

Step 9

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual ribs.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds, if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1248.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3300.4

Total Fat 233.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 800.2mg	0%
Sodium 6399.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 67.6g
Protein 202.1g	0%

Vitamin D 399.2IU	0%
Calcium 389.3mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 2698.3mg	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: 64.0%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 11.5%