Five Spice BBQ Pork Ribs
4 servings
90 minutes
Barbecue pork ribs in five spices are a true embodiment of Chinese culinary traditions. Their rich flavor is shaped by the famous 'Five Spices' blend that gives the meat depth and a spicy character. The marinade, including hoisin, soy sauce, and sherry, fills the ribs with sweet, salty, and slightly tangy notes. Slow roasting in the oven makes the ribs incredibly juicy and infused with aromas. This dish is often served in Chinese restaurants and at family celebrations where it consistently delights. It pairs perfectly with spicy sauce, Chinese mustard or fresh vegetables. Each piece is a harmony of flavors, balancing sweet, salty and spicy worthy of China's most exquisite gastronomic traditions.
1
In a large dish, mix hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, minced garlic, sugar, food coloring, and Chinese spices. Place the ribs in the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Hoisin sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Dry sherry: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Red food coloring: 1 teaspoon
- Chinese Five Spice: 0.5 teaspoon
- Pork ribs: 1 kg
2
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. You will need 2 baking pans of different sizes. Place the ribs meat-side up in the smaller pan. Pour water into the second pan and place the pan with the ribs in it. It's important that the water doesn't overflow. Bake the ribs this way for 35 minutes, then brush the ribs with marinade, flip them, and bake for another 35 minutes. Add water if necessary.
- Pork ribs: 1 kg
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Dry sherry: 3 tablespoons
3
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees, flip the ribs again and brush with marinade. Bake for another 20 minutes. Serve the finished ribs with Chinese mustard or another sauce of your choice. Enjoy your meal!
- Pork ribs: 1 kg