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Chinese Char Siu American BBQ Spare Ribs

Cultural Context

Char Siu, a Cantonese style of barbecued pork, has been adapted in American cuisine, particularly in barbecue culture. The combination of sweet and savory flavors in these ribs reflects a fusion of Chinese and American culinary traditions, making it a popular dish at gatherings and celebrations.

Chinese-AmericanCNmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
700g pork spare ribs
3 cloves garlic
1 small thumb ginger
salt
pepper
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp light soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp yellowbean sauce
3 tbsp tomato ketchup
3 tbsp brown sauce (A1 Steak Sauce)

pork spare ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and calories, while pork shoulder is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce has less sodium content.

hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: barbecue sauce

Barbecue sauce can be a more affordable alternative.

1

Prepare the spare ribs by trimming excess fat if necessary.

2

In a bowl, mix together sesame oil, light soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, yellowbean sauce, tomato ketchup, and brown sauce.

3

Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the marinade and mix well.

4

Marinate the spare ribs in the sauce for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

5

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

6

Remove the ribs from the marinade and reserve the marinade for basting.

7

Grill the ribs over indirect heat, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until cooked through.

8

Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlbasting brush

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Char Siu RibsBBQ Spare Ribs

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