Asian Barbecue Spare Ribs

I’ve always been a fan of BBQ ribs.  Most often we prepare beef ribs, but when eating out typically they sell baby back pork ribs.  However, there’s a restaurant in town that makes these super flavorful Asian Barbecue Spare Ribs that are so good, I’ve been dying to recreate them.

I didn’t have the recipe, but happened to be browsing one of my old cookbooks when I landed on the restaurant’s recipe.  I was so excited I couldn’t wait to try it!

With flavors of sesame seed oil, soy, garlic, ginger, honey and a touch of heat from Sambal Oelek (asian chili paste) when combined, has these flavors dancing in your mouth.

These ribs are finger licking good so be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand, and maybe even handi-wipes.

This recipe whips up in no time, and is quite easy to prepare.

Served with my rainbow slaw or ramen slaw (any packet will work) compliments these ribs nicely.

ASIAN BARBECUE RIBS

yield: SERVES 6-8

prep time: 10 MINUTES

cook time: 65 MINUTES

total time: 1 HOUR, 15 MINUTES

These finger licking ribs are so tasty, they quickly become addicting!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup sesame oil
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup Asian chili paste (Sambal Oelek)
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (in processor if preferred)
• 4-6 pounds spare ribs, in racks
• salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 325F degrees, or preheat a grill to medium low.
2. Sauce: whisk together sesame oil, honey, soy, chili paste, garlic, and ginger.
3. Season spare ribs with salt and pepper, and place ribs on rack set on a foil lined cookie sheet in the oven, or directly on the grill. Cook for 45-50 minutes.  Turn frequently until golden brown.
4. Baste ribs with sauce, then continue baking for 10-15 minutes more.
5. Slice racks of ribs into individual ribs and brush them with additional sauce.
6. Delicious hot, room temperature, or cold the next day.
   

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