Five-Spice Spareribs With Sweet Orange BBQ-Dipping Sauce (Asia

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0
Five-Spice Spareribs With Sweet Orange BBQ-Dipping Sauce (Asia)
in Pork

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hrs 30 min

Ready In

2 hrs 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 1/2 lbs pork baby back ribs
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/4 cup five-spice powder
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 bottles ketchup
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon mustard ( Creole or whole grain )
1 tablespoon garlic ( minced )
1/2 cup yellow onion ( chopped )
1/4 cup light brown sugar ( packed )
1 teaspoon hot sauce ( Texas Pete )
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 tablespoon fresh ginger ( grated )
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
583
Sugar
38g
Fat
36g
The Five-Spice Spareribs are a popular dish in Asia and perfect for those who enjoy flavorful and spicy food. Generally, five-spice powder is used to flavor spareribs by adding a unique taste and aroma. The spiced powder enhances the flavor and taste of pork ribs, complementing the smoky marinade in which the pork is cooked. These tender, juicy ribs are smothered with a zesty and sweet orange BBQ sauce, giving them an extra tangy flavor. The dipping sauce pairs perfectly with these ribs, making an irresistible combination of smoky, spicy, and fruity flavor that will keep you coming back for more.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Cut the ribs into small serving-size portions.
3.Combine salt, pepper, and five-spice powder in a small bowl.
4.Rub the mixture evenly over ribs.
5.Heat sesame oil on high heat in a large skillet and add the ribs.
6.Cook until golden brown appx. 5 minutes per side.
7.Combine ketchup, orange juice, molasses, mustard, garlic, onion, brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne powder, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl and mix well.
8.Place ribs in a baking dish, pour the sauce over the ribs, and cover with foil.
9.Bake ribs for 2 hours, or until tender.
10.Remove the foil and continue baking (uncovered) for 20-30 minutes longer to reduce the sauce and color the ribs. Turn ribs over twice during this process.
11.Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before cutting them up, and serving them with the sauce on the side.

PROS

Five-Spice Spareribs are delicious smoky flavored ribs with a zesty and sweet orange BBQ dipping sauce.

These ribs are perfect for a BBQ or any casual gathering.

They are very easy to prepare and require only a few ingredients.

CONS

Five-spice powder usually contains cinnamon, star anise, fennel, clove, and Szechuan peppercorns which can be quite strong; people who are more sensitive to this strong spice may feel it overpowers the dish.

Cooking the ribs in the sauce can make them a bit fattening.

The recipe does not include a side dish or salad to form a complete meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork ribs are high in protein and fat; thus, they are not the best food for individuals on a strict diet plan.
However, pork ribs contain many essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
The ketchup and orange give the recipe an extra dose of vitamin C.

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