Char Siu Spareribs

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This Char Siu Spareribs is a traditional recipe for Chinese Roast Pork, but done with spareribs instead. It’s a finger licking good dish. Great for pot lucks.

Posted By: Deirdre K Todd

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Cook Time 1 15

1 15

Total Time 2 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings Servings.

Ingredients

4 lbs. country-style spareribs
water
2 -inches fresh ginger, thick slices, crushed
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 stalks green onion, 3-inch pieces

Marinade:

1/2 c. each brown sugar, honey, preserved red bean curd
1/4 c. water
1 -inch fresh ginger, crushed
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. each salt, Chinese 5 spice
dash red food coloring

Instructions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cover ribs with water; add ginger, garlic and onion.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour, until tender.
Drain, reserving broth for future use.
Place ribs in a large roasting pan lined with aluminum foil.. In a mixing bowl; combine marinade ingredients.
Rub ribs generously with mixture; refrigerate 1 hour.
Grill over charcoal or bake in preheated 350 degree oven 10-15 minutes; place under broiler 2-3 minutes on each side.

How To Serve:

Use reserved broth for soups, saimin or just as is.
Serves 6-8.

Keyword traditional recipe, Chinese roast pork, spareribs, Char Siu Spareribs, pot lucks