Ingredients for Pork Ribs With Honey Hoisin Sauce
- Racks Of Baby Back Pork Ribs
- 4 lemongrass stalks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Canola Oil
- 4 shallots, finely minced
- Bird Chiles
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Ginger
- Thai Chile
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Light Soy Sauce
- Brewed Espresso
- Golden Brown Sugar
- Fresh Cilantro Stems
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
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How to Make Pork Ribs With Honey Hoisin Sauce
- **Get started on the marinade (prep time: 15 mins):**
- Trim the bottom inch from 4 lemongrass stalks and discard the tough ends.
- Thinly slice the remaining lemongrass until the rings are no longer pink. Discard any remaining tough parts.
- Finely mince the lemongrass using a food processor.
- Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 finely minced shallots, and 2-3 Thai chilies (adjust to your spice preference), to the food processor.
- Process until finely minced.
- Add 2 tablespoons fish sauce and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the marinade to a zip-top bag, add the ribs, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight).
- **Make the Honey Hoisin Sauce (prep time: 20 mins):**
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 finely minced shallots, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1-2 Thai chilies (adjust to your spice preference).
- Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until completely smooth.
- **Cook the Ribs (cook time: 270 mins):**
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the ribs bone-side down on a rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast for 1 hour.
- Brush the ribs generously with half of the honey-hoisin sauce.
- Roast for another 15 minutes.
- Brush again with more honey-hoisin sauce.
- Roast for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, cut the ribs into individual portions, and brush with the remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
106 g
Sugar
164g
Fat
4g
Carbs
15g
