Description
Tender pork spareribs slow-cooked in a rich, savory, and slightly spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork spareribs, cut into individual ribs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili bean paste
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, chili bean paste, hoisin sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and white pepper. Mix well.
- Add the spareribs to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer in the refrigerator.
- Heat the cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated spareribs and sear them on all sides until browned.
- Pour the remaining marinade into the wok. Add the water or chicken broth.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and braise for 45-60 minutes, or until the spareribs are tender.
- Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and coats the ribs.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili bean paste to control the spice level.
- You can add star anise or cinnamon stick for extra flavor during braising.
- If the sauce reduces too quickly, add a little more water or broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spicy Braised Spareribs, braised pork, Chinese ribs, spicy pork, tender ribs