Ponzu Pork Ribs Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
710 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Ponzu Pork Ribs Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by simmering pork ribs in water with vinegar to tenderize and partially cook them. While the ribs cook, a ponzu sauce is prepared by boiling soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon and orange zest and juice, sriracha, and ground cinnamon until it thickens. A cornstarch slurry helps create a syrupy consistency. Part of this sauce is reserved for serving.
The ribs are drained and marinated in the ponzu sauce in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, allowing the rich flavors to penetrate the meat. Then, grilled over medium heat, the ribs get basted with the remaining sauce, resulting in caramelized, flavorful edges and tender meat.
The finishing touch includes sprinkling chopped toasted cashews over the ribs and serving with orange slices, which add texture and a fresh citrus complement. This dish balances sweet, tangy, and spicy elements, making it a distinct preparation of pork ribs.
Ingredients
- 5 lb pork ribs
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water cold
- 1 cup soy sauce can sub gluten-free
- 1 cup brown sugar can sub coconut sugar
- lemon zest and juice from 1
- orange zest and juice from 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cashews chopped, toasted
- Orange slices to garnish
Instructions
- Place the ribs in a large pot, fill it with water, and add the vinegar. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- While the ribs are cooking, make the ponzu sauce. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water.
- Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, zest and juice from the lemon and orange, sriracha, and cinnamon to a small pot and bring it to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes or until it has thickened to a syrup. Add the cornstarch and water slurry and whisk until the sauce is thick. Set aside ½ cup of the sauce for serving
- Drain the ribs and place them in a large non-metal baking dish. Pour the ponzu sauce over the top, making sure that the ribs are coated well. Cover and place it in your fridge for 1-2 hours to marinate.
- Remove the ribs from your fridge and preheat your BBQ to medium. Grill for 30 minutes, brushing the sauce on generously.
- Serve the grilled pork ribs with the cashews sprinkled over the top, a few orange slices on the side, and the extra sauce over the top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 710 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅛ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 710kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1832mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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