Trader Vic’s Chinese Spare Ribs

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 3
Trader Vic's Chinese Spare Ribs Recipe
in Pork

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup plum sauce ( If you do n't have on the shelf , try Plum Sauce , Asian )
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons ginger , Finely minced
2 tablespoons garlic , minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 lbs pork back ribs
3 tablespoons sugar ( white or brown )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
321
Sugar
24g
Fat
16g
Trader Vic's Chinese Spare Ribs recipe is a copycat of a popular restaurant-style pork ribs recipe, Originating from Trader Vic's, and popularised in Chinese American cuisine. This recipe is easy to prepare, and the resulting ribs are juicy, tender, and deliciously sticky. The sauce is a perfect blend of sour, sweet, salty, and savory flavors, which combine to make these ribs a crowd-pleaser at any dinner party. They are perfect as appetizers or a main course, so add it to your recipe list to impress your family, friends or guests at your next get-together.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix soy sauce, plum sauce, tomato paste, hoisin sauce, dry sherry, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, salt and sugar.
2.Clean the pork ribs and remove the silver skin if possible.
3.Pour the sauce mixture into a large resealable plastic bag, add ribs, and then sqeeze the bag to cover the ribs evenly with sauce.
4.Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, transfer the ribs onto the grill, and cook for about 25 minutes per side.
5.Serve with your favorite garnish.

PROS

Trader Vic’s Chinese Spare Ribs are finger-licking good and have a delicious sweet and savory glaze.

Easy and quick to prepare, making them perfect for cookouts and family gatherings.

CONS

These ribs are rich in sugar and sodium, which can be harmful to people with high blood pressure,
Also, this recipe calls for grilling, which may not be practical for everyone, especially those living in cold climates or apartments.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this meal is not particularly healthy, its rich in protein, vitamins and minerals.
Pork is a great source of Thiamine, which is essential for energy production in the body.
Ginger and garlic in the sauce are natural anti-inflammatories and have been found to help with digestion.

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