Tangy Barbecue Ribs Recipe

Name: Tangy Barbecue Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-1/2 lb. Pork ribs; 2 tsp. salt; 4 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1-1/2 tbsp. peanut oil; 2 tbsp. shallots, finely chopped; 2 tbsp. scallions, finely chopped; 1 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped; 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped; 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 3 tbsp. fresh chiles, finely chopped; 2 tbsp. rice wine; dry sherry; 3 tbsp. Hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. Chinese sesame oil; 1 tbsp. orange zest; 2 tbsp. Chinese chili bean sauce; 2 tsp. satay paste; 1 tsp. Chinese white rice vinegar; cider vinegar; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1-1/2 tbsp. light soy sauce; 1-1/2 tbsp. dark soy sauce; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 2 tsp. tomato paste

Servings: persons

3-1/2 lb. Pork ribs
2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 tbsp. peanut oil
2 tbsp. shallots, finely chopped
2 tbsp. scallions, finely chopped
1 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
3 tbsp. fresh chiles, finely chopped
2 tbsp. rice wine
dry sherry
3 tbsp. Hoisin sauce
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. Chinese sesame oil
1 tbsp. orange zest
2 tbsp. Chinese chili bean sauce
2 tsp. satay paste
1 tsp. Chinese white rice vinegar
cider vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1-1/2 tbsp. light soy sauce
1-1/2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. tomato paste

1
Preheat oven to 250F.
2
Salt and pepper the pork ribs evenly and place in a baking dish and cook for 2 hours to render the fat and tenderize the meat.
3
Remove the ribs from the dish, drain the fat and set aside.
4
Heat a wok or large frying pan and add the oil.
5
Quickly add the shallots, scallions, ginger and garlic.
6
Stir-fry for 20 seconds and add the rest of the sauce ingredients.
7
Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce gently for 15 minutes.
8
Allow the sauce to cool.
9
(These steps can be done hours ahead or even the night before.)
10
When you are ready to cook the ribs, smear them with the barbecue sauce.
11
Make a charcoal fire and, when the coals are ash white, grill the ribs, basting with any remaining sauce.
12
Cook the ribs for 5 to 10 minutes on each side, depending on thickness.
13
Serve immediately.

460

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-1/2 lb. Pork ribs, 2 tsp. salt, 4 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper, 1-1/2 tbsp. peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Tangy Barbecue Ribs falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Tangy Barbecue Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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