Guessipes

Savory Sweet Ribs

Posted by Alana on

When I was a kid and my mom asked what we wanted for dinner, I often requested these ribs. She was doing salty sweet before it became a thing. They’re her home version of Chinese BBQ ribs. She was a busy woman and cooked them at a higher temp for less time, but I’ve modified the recipe to cook the ribs low and slow, which leaves them falling off the bone tender. Totally worth it if you can make the time!

Guessipe

  • 2 lbs pork spareribs, cut into individual ribs
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 3 TBSP soy sauce
  • 2 TBSP rice wine
  • 2 TBSP oyster sauce
  • 2 TBSP honey
  • 1 TBSP hoisin sauce

Combine all ingredients in a gallon-size freezer bag and smush together until the ribs are evenly coated with the sauce. Let sit 15 minutes.

Savory Sweet Ribs marinate

Place the ribs meat side down in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 225 degrees F for 4 hours.

Savory Sweet Ribs bake

Turn the ribs over. Add whatever sauce remains in the freezer bag. Broil for 5 minutes.

Savory Sweet Ribs broil

The sauce that remains in the pan is super yummy – don’t dump it! Spoon off the extra oil and pour the remaining sauce over rice as a great side to your ribs.