Five-Spice Short Ribs With Hoisin Barbecue Sauce

Name: Five-Spice Short Ribs With Hoisin Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef short ribs, bone in; Rub; 2 tablespoons Chinese five spice powder; 1 tablespoon fine sea salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons white pepper; Barbecue Sauce; 1 cup hoisin sauce; 1/3 cup chinese rice wine (Shaoxing) or 1/3 cup dry sherry; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar (to taste); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon peeled minced ginger; 2 scallions, white and green parts minced

Servings: persons

4 lbs beef short ribs, bone in
Rub
2 tablespoons Chinese five spice powder
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons white pepper
Barbecue Sauce
1 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup chinese rice wine (Shaoxing) or 1/3 cup dry sherry
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar (to taste)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon peeled minced ginger
2 scallions, white and green parts minced

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["Score the meaty side of the ribs with a knife in a diamond pattern.", "Combine rub ingredients in a bowl. Rub into all sides of ribs. Refrigerate 2-4 hours.", "Prepare a charcoal grill with an indirect grill setup - put hot coals on outside of grill, leaving a cool center zone, with a drip pan in the center. Place ribs over the drip pan. Place a handful of hardwood chips on each pile of coals. Position the lid with the vent holes centered over the meat, and mostly closed to get about 250u00b0F.", "In a medium saucepan, combine hoisin sauce, rice wine, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger and scallion. Heat over medium flame; simmer 10 minutes.", "About 15 minutes before the meat is finished, brush sauce onto meat. Meat is done when bones are exposed by about 1/4"

1353

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs beef short ribs, bone in, Rub, 2 tablespoons Chinese five spice powder, 1 tablespoon fine sea salt, and more.

Yes, Five-Spice Short Ribs With Hoisin Barbecue Sauce 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!