ASIAN-STYLE BABY BACK RIBS

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There are hundred of versions of these sweet, sticky ribs. Too often they're preposterously cloying with little pork flavor. This recipe suffers none of that, its nuanced character derived from the melding of ginger, lemongrass, and chile in the braising liquid and the subtly spiced hoisin glaze. Despite the ribs' refined taste, they're properly messy, perfect with beer -- and invariably met with demands for more.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 rack baby back ribs, split in half (about 3 1/2 pounds)
5 ounces fresh ginger (about 5 inches), thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped lemongrass
1 dried Thai chile
2/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
5 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/8 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 dried Thai chile
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar

Steps:

  • Make the ribs: Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ribs, working in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to a plate, leaving drippings in pot.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and add ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and chile. Cook until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add tamari or soy sauce, water, sugar, salt, and ribs. Cover, and gently simmer until ribs are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Make the glaze: Combine hoisin, garlic, tamari or soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, chile, orange zest, and vinegar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat broiler. Remove ribs from liquid, and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Brush glaze all over ribs, and broil until glaze starts to bubble, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter, and brush with more glaze before serving.

Behtany Howe
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These ribs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Leonard Gonzalez
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I'm not a big fan of ribs, but these were really good. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Kamva Siphozethu
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These ribs were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again!


Abul Hasnat
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These ribs were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The sauce is especially delicious.


sehar sajid
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my ribs were tough and the sauce was bland.


Smangele Gubese
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Meh.


Daisy dash De Queen
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These ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was finger-licking good. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Jameel memon
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The ribs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Timothy Kinoti
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I've made these ribs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Zoe Unwin
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These ribs were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


PURAN SHRESTHA
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I'm not a big fan of ribs, but these were really good. The sauce was especially tasty.


Hassnain Shakeel
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These ribs were amazing! The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect.


Brat Taylor
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I followed the recipe but my ribs were a bit tough. I think I might have overcooked them.


Abdullah A. Al Khamis
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These ribs were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again!


Dominic Armbruster
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The ribs were delicious, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Siam Yt
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I made these ribs for my family and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!


Syed Zubair
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ribs turned out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


FACO JNR
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The ribs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Jayden Gorius
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These ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again!