Chinese Restaurant-Style Barbecued Spareribs Recipe
Chinese Barbecued Spareribs are a finger-licking favorite that blend the sweet and savory depth of traditional Chinese marinades with the smoky appeal of Western Barbecue. Boldly seasoned with five-spice, hoisin and honey, these ribs are lacquered to a glossy red perfection—tender, juicy and dripping with sticky-sweet flavor. Make our Chinese Restaurant-Style Barbecued Spareribs Recipe at home. This favorite dish can be found on the menus of many Chinese Restaurants and Take Outs - and is just as delicious made at home.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork Spareribs St. Louis-Style or Baby Back
- 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Chinese Five-Spice Powder
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Red Fermented Bean Curd optional, for color and flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Food Coloring optional, for classic restaurant-style red
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar for basting
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the spareribs. Slice between bones into individual ribs.
- Place ribs in a large shallow dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, wine, sugar, five-spice powder, garlic and bean curd, if using.
- Add food coloring, if desired, for that classic red hue.
- Coat ribs thoroughly with marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange ribs on the rack.
- Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 1 1/2 hours, turning once. Brush with rice vinegar every 30 minutes to add shine and tang.
- Optional: Broil ribs for 2 - 3 minutes at the end to caramelize edges.
- Serve hot or warm, piled high with extra napkins nearby.