Pork Ribs With Honey - Hoisin Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork Ribs With Honey - Hoisin Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 racks of baby-back pork ribs; Marinade; 4 stalks lemongrass; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 4 shallots, peeled; 2 thai bird chiles, stemmed, halved & seeded; 1/2 cup fish sauce; Honey-Hoisin Sauce; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 tablespoons shallots, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 small Thai chile, stemmed, minced; 1 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons brewed espresso; 1 1/2 tablespoons golden brown sugar; 3 large fresh cilantro stems; sesame seeds (Garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 racks of baby-back pork ribs
Marinade
4 stalks lemongrass
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
4 shallots, peeled
2 thai bird chiles, stemmed, halved & seeded
1/2 cup fish sauce
Honey-Hoisin Sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 small Thai chile, stemmed, minced
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons brewed espresso
1 1/2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
3 large fresh cilantro stems
sesame seeds (Garnish) (optional)

1
For the Marinade:
2
Trim bottom 1/2 inch from lemongrass stalks and discard.
3
Starting from bottom, thinly slice remaining lemongrass until rings are no longer tinged with pink; discard remainder of each stalk.
4
Place lemongrass in small processor and mince finely.
5
Add sugar, oil, shallots, and chiles; process until finely minced.
6
Add fish sauce until blended.
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Cover and chill at least 2 hours (better overnight) in a Zip bag.
8
For the Sauce:
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Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add shallots, garlic, ginger and chile. Saute until soft about 3 minutes.
11
Mix ketchup and all remaining ingredients.
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Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat to low.
13
Simmer 20 minutes.
14
Transfer sauce to blender and puree until smooth.
15
To prepare the Ribs:
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Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
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Place ribs bone side down, atop rack on rimmed baking sheet.
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Roast for 1 hour.
19
Brush ribs generously on both sides with some honey-hoisin sauce.
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Roast 15 minutes.
21
Brush ribs again with honey-hoisin sauce.
22
Roast another 15 minutes.
23
Cut ribs up and brush the ribs with the remainder of the honey-hoisin sauce.
24
Add toasted sesame seeds over ribs, optional.

629

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 racks of baby-back pork ribs, Marinade, 4 stalks lemongrass, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Pork Ribs With Honey - Hoisin Sauce falls under the Seafood 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.

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Pork Ribs With Honey - Hoisin Sauce

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