Chinese Pork Ribs | 中国排骨 | Sticky Hoisin Grilled Ribs | Chinese Style Honey and Hoisin Ribs

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining a similar taste.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without the cost.

Grate ginger and garlic cloves.

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sugar.

Add 0.5 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder to the sauce mixture, reserving some for later.

Score the pork ribs to help the marinade penetrate.

Coat the ribs in the sauce mixture, ensuring they are well covered.

Let the ribs marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Place the ribs in a heavy pan and cook on low flame for just over 1 hour, covered, adding about 50 ml of water to prevent burning.

Check the ribs occasionally to ensure they are cooking properly.

Once cooked, remove the ribs from the pan and check that the sauce has thickened and become sticky.

Add the reserved five-spice powder to the sauce and mix well.

Brush the ribs with the thickened sauce and place them under the grill for 3-4 minutes, glazing and turning them occasionally.

Once glazed, remove the ribs from the grill and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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