Sweet, Spicy & Sticky Asian Ribs Recipe

Name: Sweet, Spicy & Sticky Asian Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 racks Loinback/babyback Pork Ribs, Membrane Removed (2 1/2 To 3 Lbs Each); Toasted Sesame Seeds, For Garnish (optional); Green Onion, Sliced Thin, For Garnish (optional); 2 Tablespoons Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt); 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar; 2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice (I Use McCormick's Gourmet); 2 teaspoons Black Pepper, Ground Fresh; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 2 cups Finger Stickin' Chicken Sauce (see My Recipe Box Or Use Another Sweet/spicy Rib Sauce If Short On Time); 1/2 cups Hoisin Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Sriracha (optional, More Or Less To Taste)

Servings: persons

3 racks Loinback/babyback Pork Ribs, Membrane Removed (2 1/2 To 3 Lbs Each)
Toasted Sesame Seeds, For Garnish (optional)
Green Onion, Sliced Thin, For Garnish (optional)
2 Tablespoons Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt)
2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice (I Use McCormick's Gourmet)
2 teaspoons Black Pepper, Ground Fresh
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
2 cups Finger Stickin' Chicken Sauce (see My Recipe Box Or Use Another Sweet/spicy Rib Sauce If Short On Time)
1/2 cups Hoisin Sauce
1 Tablespoon Sriracha (optional, More Or Less To Taste)

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Note: If you have a favorite method for smoking/grilling your baby back ribs, use that with this rub and sauce.
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Theres no need to cook the ribs the way I did.
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Also, you can certainly roast the ribs in an oven, but you may have to adjust the cook time.
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About 4 hours before you want to serve, start your smoker or grill and prepare for indirect cooking over a medium fire (275-300 degrees F).
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I cooked over straight Kingsford Original briquets with no smoke wood.
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Combine the rub ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk well until all of the ingredients are combined.
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Season both sides of each slab of ribs evenly with the rub.
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I put more on the meat side than the bone side.
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Note: You can season the ribs ahead of time, but no more than an hour before youre ready to start cooking.
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Smoke/grill the ribs over indirect heat until a toothpick inserted between the bones has very little resistance.
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The cook time is approximately 3 hours at an average temperature of 300 degrees F. However, every hog and cooker are different, so use the timing as merely a guideline.
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The toothpick test is your friend.
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While the ribs are cooking, make the glaze.
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Follow the instructions for the Finger Stickin Chicken Sauce (in my TastyKitchen recipe box) then whisk in the remaining glaze ingredients at the end.
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Remove from the heat and set aside.
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Remove the ribs from the cooker and coat both sides of each slab with a light coating of the glaze.
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Return the ribs to the grill/smoker and cook over indirect heat for another 10 minutes.
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Pay close attention because the glaze will burn easily.
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You just want it to caramelize slightly.
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Remove the ribs from the cooker and coat both sides of each slab with a generous coating of the glaze.
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Cut the ribs between the bones, then plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion for garnish.
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Serve and enjoy!

410

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 racks Loinback/babyback Pork Ribs, Membrane Removed (2 1/2 To 3 Lbs Each), Toasted Sesame Seeds, For Garnish (optional), Green Onion, Sliced Thin, For Garnish (optional), 2 Tablespoons Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt), and more.

Yes, Sweet, Spicy & Sticky Asian 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.

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Sweet, Spicy & Sticky Asian Ribs

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