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Chinese-style Spicy Pork Ribs for the Lunar New Year

These Chinese-style Spicy Pork Ribs for the Lunar New Year are an attention-grabber on the table. Superior flavors of sweet-savory sauces blended with fierce red pepper flakes make this roasted pork dish an ideal entree to welcome prosperity and good luck into homes. Serve as an appetizer or side dish. If serving as an entree, serve with rice.This was inspired by a recipe from the "300 best Stir-Fry recipes" Cookbook by Nancie McDermott (Robert Rose Publishing). Serves 2 to 4.
Prep Time1 day
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 day 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Filipino
Keyword: Chinese Spicy Pork Ribs Lunar New Year
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 535kcal
Author: Asian In America

Equipment

  • Roasting pan: 9 x 13 inches

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork rib bone-in
  • 4 Tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper powder
  • 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce for the glaze hoisin
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper powder
  • 2 stalks scallions sliced, for garnish
  • for serving: steamed rice

Instructions

  • To prepare ribs: Marinate in a medium-sized bowl the pork ribs with the rice wine, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • To cook the ribs: Preheat the oven at 375 F degrees. Place the ribs in a shallow roasting pan. Cover with foil.
  • Bake the ribs for 55 minutes or till meat is tender.
  • To prepare the glaze: Separately, mix the glaze ingredients in a bowl : Hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and sesame oil.
  • Remove the foil cover from the baked ribs. Brush the glaze all over the pork ribs at the last stage of cooking. Continue roasting uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes more till ribs are a shiny, dark brown color.
  • Garnish with sliced scallions. Serve warm with rice as an entree. Or serve as an appetizer or side dish.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1942mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg