Chinese Spareribs

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These Chinese spareribs are tender, juicy, and tangy. I created this recipe after nothing caught my eye while searching for a good sparerib recipe. I cooked this in the broiler, but it should be fine on the grill or in the oven.

Submitted by IBNSHISHA
Updated on June 20, 2024
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A platter of Chinese spareribs, topped with sliced green onions
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

  • 1 tablespoon ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sake (or Chinese rice wine)

  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

  • 1 pound pork spareribs

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Chinese spareribs

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  2. Mix hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, sake, rice vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder together in a shallow glass dish. Place ribs in the dish and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to overnight.

    A glass dish with pork spareribs in hoisin-soy marinade

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  3. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fill a broiler tray with enough water to cover the bottom. Place the grate or a rack over the tray; arrange ribs on the grate.

    A measuring glass of water being poured into a broiler tray

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  4. Cook in the preheated oven on the center rack for 40 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade every 10 minutes.

    A marinated and cooked Chinese spareribs on a rack over a broiler tray

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  5. Let marinade cook on for final 10 minutes to make a glaze. Finish under the broiler if desired. Discard any remaining marinade.

    A platter of Chinese spareribs, topped with sliced green onions

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

From the Editor

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

503 Calories
31g Fat
23g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 503
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 1015mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 407mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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