Meat Recipes - Sticky Pork Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

• 30ml/2 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp five-spice powder

• 45ml/3 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 30ml/2 tbsp yellow bean sauce

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 15ml/I1 tbsp corn flour (cornstarch)

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp salt

• 16 meaty pork ribs chives and sliced spring onion (scallion), to garnish

• salad or rice, to serve

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Combine the caster sugar, five-spice powder, hoisin sauce, bean sauce, garlic, corn flour and salt in a bowl. Mix well.

2. Place the pork ribs in an ovenproof dish and pour the marinade over. Mix thoroughly, cover with clear film (plastic wrap) and leave in a cool place for 1 hour.

3. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Unwrap the ovenproof dish, replace the plastic wrap with foil and bake the pork ribs for 40 minutes. Baste the ribs from time to time with the cooking juices.

4. Remove the foil, baste the ribs and continue to cook for 20 minutes until glossy and brown.

5. Garnish with chives and sliced spring onion and serve with a salad or rice.

Note: Many people assume pork ribs to be high in fat, but these fall well within acceptable limits. Take the time to marinate the meat as this allows all the flavors to permeate.

Cook's Tips: The ribs barbecue very well. Par-cook them in the oven for 40 minutes as described in the main recipe, then transfer them to the barbecue for 15 minutes to finish cooking. The sauce coating makes the ribs liable to bum, so watch them closely. Don't forget finger bowls when serving these. They are not called sticky ribs for nothing.