Introducing a tantalizing Chinese delicacy: boneless spare ribs. Succulent strips of pork marinated in a symphony of flavors, boasting a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Marinate it the night before and you can have a delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless spare ribs
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon sambal olek, or chili garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1 tablespoon red fermented bean curd, optional for the red color
Method
- Cut the spare ribs into 1 inch thick long slices
- Marinate the spare ribs with the ingredients and keep in fridge overnight
- When ready to cook the pork, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and position a baking rack on it.
- Arrange the pork slices on the baking rack, keeping any leftover marinade aside.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, basting the pork slices with the reserved marinade 2-3 times during cooking or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the ribs
- For extra crispy edges, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Serve with steamed rice and a side of vegetables