Baked BBQ Pork Ribs

6 servings

180 minutes

Baked pork ribs barbecue is a dish with deep roots in Chinese cuisine, embodying rich flavor and the art of marinating. Tender meat infused with spice aroma melts in the mouth, while the caramelized barbecue sauce adds a spicy sweetness with a hint of tanginess. The thin crust formed during multiple baking creates a perfect balance between juiciness and flavor intensity. This dish is often served at family celebrations and festive gatherings, symbolizing the comfort and joy of shared meals. Baked ribs pair excellently with rice or fresh vegetables, and the leftover sauce can be used as a dip, enhancing the taste of each serving.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 698.1
• Proteins: 29.3g
• Fats: 51.6g
• Carbohydrates: 36.4g

Ingredients

• Pork ribs: 1 kg
• Paprika: 100 g
• Fine white sugar: 50 g
• Brown sugar: 50 g
• Salt: 70 g
• Ground black pepper: 2 tbsp
• Dry mustard: 1 tsp
• Ground cumin (zira): 1 tbsp
• Ketchup: 150 g
• Apple cider vinegar: 20 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Ground dried garlic: 1 tsp
• Ground chili pepper: 1 tsp
• Sea salt: 1 tsp
• Celery seeds: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 120 degrees.

2. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika: 100 g
   • Fine white sugar: 50 g
   • Brown sugar: 50 g
   • Salt: 70 g
   • Ground black pepper: 2 tablespoons
   • Dry mustard: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground cumin (zira): 1 tablespoon

3. Place the ribs on foil, meat side down. Poke several places with a knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork ribs: 1 kg

4. Coat the ribs well with the spice mixture on all sides. Cover the ribs with foil on all sides and place them on a baking tray, meat side down.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika: 100 g
   • Fine white sugar: 50 g
   • Brown sugar: 50 g
   • Salt: 70 g
   • Ground black pepper: 2 tablespoons
   • Dry mustard: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground cumin (zira): 1 tablespoon

5. Bake in the oven for about 2 hours. Remove and cool for 15 minutes.

6. Raise the oven temperature to 175 degrees.

7. Open the foil and remove the liquid and fat that has formed. Brush the ribs on all sides with barbecue sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ketchup: 150 g
   • Apple cider vinegar: 20 g
   • Sugar: 10 g
   • Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground chili pepper: 1 teaspoon
   • Sea salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Celery seeds: 1 teaspoon

8. Place the ribs in the oven with the meat side up, remove from the oven after 10 minutes and brush with sauce. Bake for 50 minutes, repeating the basting with sauce at least 4 times.

9. Divide into individual segments and serve with the same sauce.

10. For barbecue sauce, mix ketchup, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, and spices; add water if necessary. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 5 minutes.