Chinese Take-Out Barbecued Spareribs

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 6

Chinese Take-Out Barbecued Spareribs Recipe

by The Chefin Chinese

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 20 min

Ready In

4 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

1076

Sugar

41g

Fat

72g

Chinese Take-Out Barbecued Spareribs are a delicious and popular dish served in Chinese restaurants around the world. These spareribs are coated with a sweet and savory marinade made with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and other flavorful ingredients, and then roasted in the oven until they become tender and juicy on the inside while crispy and caramelized on the outside. The result is a dish that is full of flavor and perfect for family dinners and special occasions like barbecues and parties. Try this recipe for an authentic Chinese take-out experience!

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
2.	In a large resealable bag, add the spareribs and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and turn to evenly coat the ribs. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
3.	Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a baking dish with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
4.	Transfer the spareribs onto the prepared baking dish and discard the marinade. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, brushing the ribs with any accumulated juices every 15 minutes.
5.	Increase the oven temperature to broil and cook the ribs for an additional 5 minutes, or until caramelized and crispy.
6.	Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot with plum sauce for dipping.

PROS

Chinese Take-Out Barbecued Spareribs are full of flavor and tender and juicy on the inside while crispy and caramelized on the outside.
They are perfect for family dinners and special occasions like barbecues and parties.

CONS

This recipe is high in fat and calories.
If you are on a low-fat or low-carb diet, this recipe might not be suitable for you.
Additionally, the marinade might contain high levels of sodium, so be sure to use low sodium soy sauce and hoisin sauce if you are watching your salt intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does contain some health benefits. Pork is a good source of protein, and ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with pain, headaches, and menstrual cramps. Garlic is also good for boosting the immune system and reducing blood pressure.

	1/4 cup soy sauce
	1/4 cup hoisin sauce
	3 tablespoons honey
	2 tablespoons rice vinegar
	3 garlic cloves , minced
	1 knob fresh ginger , peeled and minced
	4 lbs pork spareribs , trimmed of excess fat
	plum sauce , for serving