4.6 from 69 votes
Pork Spareribs Macao-style Asado
Chinese-style Pork Asado are easy to make and sure to be a family favorite. With meaty bones and a sweet and savory sauce, this Asian pork dish is delicious with steamed rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 737 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 pounds pork spare ribs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 4 pieces star anise
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add pork and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until aromatic.
- Add water and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, skimming any scum that floats on top.
- Add star anise and bay leaves.
- Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook until meat is tender.
- Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Continue to simmer until sauce is reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Have the butcher cut through the bones to make slicing the spare ribs into pieces easier.
Nutrition Information
Calories
737kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
1811mg
(75%)
Potassium
655mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 737
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 737kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1811mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.