Go In Face-First: Tangerine Sticky Ribs Recipe

Name: Go In Face-First: Tangerine Sticky Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 rack baby back pork ribs, about 3 pounds; 4 to 6 star anise pods; Peels from 2 tangerines, coarsely chopped; 1 cup orange blossom honey; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil; 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 (2-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon sambal oelek; 2 tablespoons chopped tangerine peel, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 rack baby back pork ribs, about 3 pounds
4 to 6 star anise pods
Peels from 2 tangerines, coarsely chopped
1 cup orange blossom honey
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1 (2-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
2 tablespoons chopped tangerine peel, for garnish

1
Rinse the ribs under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
2
Place the ribs in a baking dish, sprinkle with the star anise, and set aside.
3
To make the marinade, in a blender, combine all of the ingredients and process until the mixture is fairly smooth.
4
Pour over the ribs, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and refrigerate overnight.
5
Preheat the oven to 300F.
6
Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
7
Place the covered dish in the oven and cook for 2 12 hours.
8
Remove the ribs from the oven.
9
Remove the foil and set aside.
10
Baste the ribs with the sauce and return to the oven, uncovered.
11
Cook for another 30 minutes.
12
Remove the ribs from the oven and tent with the reserved foil.
13
Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
14
Transfer the rack to a cutting board and cut between the bones.
15
Serve with a sprinkle of tangerine peel.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 rack baby back pork ribs, about 3 pounds, 4 to 6 star anise pods, Peels from 2 tangerines, coarsely chopped, 1 cup orange blossom honey, and more.

Yes, Go In Face-First: Tangerine Sticky 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.

Go In Face-First: Tangerine Sticky Ribs

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