Sticky Hoisin Pork Ribs With Tangy Smashed Cucumbers And Garlic Rice
  1. Make the Spice Mix: Lightly toast each spice individually in a sauté pan on medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool, then grind to a medium-fine consistency.

  2. Prepare the Ribs: Season ribs with salt and Chinese Five Spice mix, wrap in foil, and refrigerate for at least one hour.

  3. Make the Hoisin: Combine all hoisin ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then cool and blend until smooth.

  4. Cook the Ribs: Preheat oven to 275˚F (135˚C). Bake foil-wrapped ribs for 2 hours until tender.

  5. Make the Smashed Cucumbers: Smash cucumbers, salt them, and let drain. Combine dressing ingredients, add cucumbers, and toss.

  6. Make the Garlic Rice: Fry garlic slices in butter, then add grated garlic, rice, water, and salt. Cook until rice is tender.

  7. Broil the Ribs: Remove ribs from foil, brush with hoisin sauce, and broil until sticky and sizzling.

  8. Serve: Top ribs with peanuts and jalapeños, serve with cucumbers and rice.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

CategoryPork Ribs

Cuisine🇨🇳Chinese

Occasions🍗Barbecue🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 3h

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