Chinese Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Name: Chinese Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 racks of baby back ribs; 2 cup dark brown sugar; 2 tbsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3 tsp 5-spice powder; 1 zest of 1 lime, 1 orange & 1 lemon; 2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 1 juice of 1 lime, 1 orange & 1 lemon; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Mix rub ingredients together well.
2
Place 2 rib racks in large roasting pan.
3
Cover completely with rub mixture.
4
Cover pan with foil and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight (I rub my ribs the day before I want to make them).
5
When ready to cook, bring ribs to room temperature.
6
Pour in braising liquid and cover tightly with foil.
7
Bake in preheated, 250F oven, for 4 hours.
8
Remove from oven.
9
Set rib rack on platter, and pour braising liquids from roasting pan to large sauce pan.
10
Return ribs to roasting pan, bone side up, and place back in oven.
11
Boil the braising liquids, stirring frequently, until reduced by half and thickened into a sauce (about 20 minutes).
12
Brush the bone side of rib racks with sauce and broil for about 3 minutes keeping an eye on them so the sauce doesn't burn.
13
Flip ribs over and brush sauce well over ribs.
14
Broil for 3 to 4 minutes.

507

kcal

Calories

130

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 racks of baby back ribs, 2 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chinese Baby Back Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Baby Back Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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