Description
Sticky Asian Pork Ribs bring saucy, tender meat right to your dinner table with bold flavors that make everyone’s mouth water. Slow-cooked until perfectly glazed, these ribs deliver a delicious blend of sweet and tangy goodness that disappears quickly from your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs pork ribs
Sauces and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a low and slow 300F, creating the perfect environment for tender ribs that will melt in your mouth.
- Combine ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl, whisking until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.
- Arrange the 2 lbs of pork ribs in a baking dish, then generously coat them with the entire prepared sauce, ensuring every inch is covered.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil, trapping moisture and allowing the ribs to braise in their own juices for 2.5 hours at 300F.
- Remove the foil and return the ribs to the oven, exposing them to direct heat to caramelize the sauce for 30 minutes.
- Every 10 minutes during the final baking, brush the ribs with additional sauce to create a sticky, rich glaze that clings to the meat.
- After removing from the oven, let the ribs rest for 10 minutes to redistribute their juices and make slicing easier.
- Slice the ribs between the bones and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions across the top for a fresh, sharp garnish.
Notes
- Marinate the ribs overnight in the sauce for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145F for food safety and optimal juiciness.
- For a lower-carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Select baby back ribs or St. Louis-style ribs for the most consistent and succulent results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Pork
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg