Best Chinese Spareribs Recipe
Chinese spareribs, also known as Cantonese BBQ or char siu, are spareribs that are marinated in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and spices and barbecued or roasted. This Chinese spareribs recipe is easily one of our best spareribs recipes due to its ability to deliver the taste and texture of ribs you can typically only find at your local Chinatown. Both Kansas City-style and St.Louis-style spareribs can be used.
Best Chinese Spareribs Recipe
Both Kansas City-style and St.Louis-style spareribs can be used in this recipe that seeks to capture the flavors of Cantonese char siu.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
1.08
hours
Servings
4
Servings
Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 pound pork spareribs
- 1 1/2 cup unsalted vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup chinese rice wine
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 slices ginger, crushed
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions (sliced on the bias)
Directions
- Heat the oil on in a Dutch oven, on high heat. Add the ribs and brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Except for the scallions, add the remaining ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine. Pour over ribs. Cover, turn the heat down to low, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the ribs are tender, adding more stock if needed.
- Garnish with sliced scallions before serving.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 851 |
| Total Fat | 61.0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 181.9 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,037.0 mg |
| Protein | 38.1 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
