5-Spice Baby Back Ribs

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 3
Delicious 5-Spice Baby Back Ribs Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hr 20 min

Ready In

2 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs baby back ribs
1 pint chicken stock
2 ounces gingerroot , sliced
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
2 fluid ounces soy sauce
4 garlic cloves , crushed
3 lbs baby back ribs
4 fluid ounces plum sauce
2 fluid ounces hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
617
Sugar
10g
Fat
46g
Baby back ribs are a classic American favorite with roots that trace back to the South. These 5-Spice Baby Back Ribs are a twist on the traditional recipe, incorporating a Chinese 5-spice blend of cinnamon, fennel, cloves, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. This recipe starts by simmering the ribs in a flavorful broth made with ginger, soy sauce, garlic, and five-spice powder. To finish, they are baked in the oven until they are crispy and fall-off-the-bone tender. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or as part of a barbecue feast, these ribs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, ginger, five-spice powder, soy sauce, and garlic.
2.Add the baby back ribs to the pot and bring to a boil.
3.Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
4.In a small bowl, stir together the plum sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, five-spice powder, and chili paste.
5.Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
6.Remove the ribs from the pot and brush both sides with the sauce mixture.
7.Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are browned and crispy.
8.Serve the ribs hot with additional sauce on the side.

PROS

The 5-spice blend gives these baby back ribs a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory.

Sauce is an optional addition, so they can be enjoyed with or without.

Quick and easy to prepare.

CONS

Ribs are high in cholesterol and fat which can be harmful to health when consumed in large amounts.

Can also be high in sodium depending on the sauces used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork Baby Back Ribs are excellent sources of protein, vitamins B6 and B12, and zinc.
Eating pork ribs can help with muscle building and weight loss by increasing your metabolism and keeping you full longer. The ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder used in this recipe contain anti-inflammatory properties that can help with digestion.

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