Wow! These pack a lot of flavor with this recipe. Grilled ribs may seem like a giant taboo but you can achieve surprisingly great result by grilling ribs in 1 hour or less. Youll lose the smokey flavor you crave but the meat has all of the moisture and tenderness you desire. These Chinese Style Baby Back Ribs have a wonderful sweetness supported by the robust flavors of the Chinese 5 spice powder that will please just about everyone.
Baby back ribs | 2 , trimmed | |
For rub | ||
Chinese 5 spice powder | 2 Tablespoon | |
Brown sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
Kosher salt | 1 Tablespoon | |
Cayenne pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Garlic powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Ground black pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
For barbecue sauce | ||
Garlic | 3 Clove (15 gm) , minced | |
Ketchup | 1 Tablespoon | |
Soy sauce | 2 Tablespoon | |
Hoisin sauce | 1 Tablespoon | |
Sweet vermouth | 2 Tablespoon | |
Grated fresh ginger | 1 Tablespoon | |
Honey | 1 Tablespoon | |
For garnish | ||
Sesame seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
Green onions | 1 Teaspoon |
GETTING READY
1. Prepare the rub by mixing together chinese 5 spice rub, brown sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and ground black pepper together. Set it aside.
2. Prepare the grill as seen in the video.
MAKING
3. Generously sprinkle the rub over the ribs and place it in the center for direct heat. Let them cook for about 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile whisk together garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sweet vermouth and honey to make the barbecue sauce.
5. Flip the ribs when the internal temperature goes upto 140 F.
6. Let them cook further until, the temperature goes upto 180 F.
7. Glaze them with the prepared barbecue sauce.
SERVING
8. Slice the ribs, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.
Serving size
Calories 86Calories from Fat 26
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g4.6%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 1355 mg56.46%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 7 g
Protein 4 g8%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet