These fiery-yet-sweet Asian style ribs are the perfect reason to fire up the grill. This sticky and satisfying dish gets its flavor from the simple homemade sauce, which can double as a marinade if you’ve got extra time to spare (just set aside half the mixture for coating and cooking). Enjoy the harmonious blend of sweet hoisin, nutty sesame and spicy sriracha — together, they’ll help you take regular ribs to the next level.
Oh, and… the irresistible combination of crisp skin and tender, fall-off-the-bone meat? It comes from the cooking method: bake first, then grill. One bite and you’ll realize it’s worth the wait.
Sweet and Spicy Asian Ribs
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. baby back ribs (1 rack)
- 1 tsp. salt
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. sriracha
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 2 Tbsp. green onions, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300 F.
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Season ribs with salt and wrap tightly in foil.
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Place on baking sheet and bake for 90 minutes.
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In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together.
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Coat ribs in half of the sauce mixture, and place back in oven for 30 minutes.
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Remove ribs from oven and from foil. Place on indirect heat on hot grill. Flip and cook until crispy on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side).
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Coat with remaining sauce before serving.
Recipe Notes
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