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Asian Inspired Sweet and Spicy BBQ Ribs

A perfect meal for any occasion. Bring the flavors of Asia to your table: five spice powder, ginger, Hoisin sauce. These are so easy to make, and so delicious. This is my never fail fall-off-the-bone rib technique.   Pair with your favorite sides. 

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
1 hr mins
resting time:
5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb ribs
Asian style dry rub
  • 2 tsp five spice powder
  • ⅛ tsp allspice
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp cracked pepper
BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp tabasco
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp green onion sliced, for garnish
  • ¼ tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

To make the dry rub:
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  1. In a small bowl mix together five spice powder, allspice, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger and cracked pepper until they are well blended.
To make the sauce
  1. Heat oil on medium and sauté the shallot until tender. 
  2. Stir in the rice vinegar and soy sauce and slowly bring to a boil.
  3. Turn down the heat, and add in the hoisin, Tabasco and honey. Cook for about 5 minutes on low, and add the tomato paste. Stir until well combined. Cook for an additional 3 minutes on low until ready to use. 
  4. Transfer to a bowls for serving and brushing while grilling. 
To make the ribs:
  1. Crimp 2 pieces of foil length-wise to make a long wide piece of foil that will be large enough to completely cover the ribs. Lay the ribs on the foil over a baking sheet.
  2. Sprinkle on the dry rub and pat it down to work it into the meaty side of the ribs. 
  3. Crimp the foil length-wise and then fold up the ends. You will have have the  ribs in a foil sleeve for resting in the rub and then baking.  Rest them in the refrigerator for 1 hour.  
  4. Preheat oven to 300'F.
  5. Remove from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before baking.
  6. Bake the ribs in the foil sleeve for 1 hour on a baking tray in case of leaking.
  7. At the end of 1 hour, remove ribs from the oven.
  8. Preheat grill to 400'F.
  9. Grill ribs 4-5 minutes on all sides while brushing with sauce.
  10. Transfer to a platter. Cover them with aluminum foil and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes.
  11. Cut them into individual pieces to serve. 
  12. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 794mg (33%) Potassium 689mg (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% Daily Value*

Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 794mg 33%
Potassium 689mg 15%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.