Asian Sticky Ribs

5 from 1 vote

Pork spare ribs baked in a flavorful and aromatic marinade! Perfect as an entree or appetizer!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 40

Resting Time10

Total Time2

Course: Appetizer, Entree

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: ribs

Calories: 434kcal

1 3/4 - 2 pounds pork spare ribs slice ribs individually
1 teaspoon sesame oil
juice of one lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine; see recipe notes below for substitutions
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons ground chili paste
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice Blend
1 teaspoon kosher salt
green onions and/or parsley for garnish
sesame seeds for garnish

Rinse ribs and pat dry with a paper towel; use a sharp knife and slice the individual ribs away from the slab; place ribs in a large mixing bowl or large storage bag
1 3/4 - 2 pounds pork spare ribs
Combine marinade ingredients into a bowl; mix well
1 teaspoon sesame oil, juice of one lemon, 2 tablespoons Mirin, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons ground chili paste, 4 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice Blend, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pour marinade over ribs; massage until all ribs are well coated; refrigerate for at least 1 hour
Preheat oven to 325°F
Place ribs and marinade in a deep baking pan; add 1 cup of water to pan; cover with foil and cook for 1 hour
After an hour, remove foil from pan; turn ribs (coating each with the marinade) and continue to cook uncovered for 20-40 minutes
Remove ribs from oven; pour marinade over ribs; allow ribs to rest for 10 minutes
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions and/or parsley
green onions and/or parsley, sesame seeds

Pork ribs are done when they have an internal temperature of 145°F

Beef ribs are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F

Mirin

Mirin is a sweet cooking rice wine that contains around 8% alcohol. If you need to substitute use any of the following: