PEKING CHINESE BABY BACK RIBS
from Dizzy Pig
INGREDIENTS
2 slabs Pork baby back (loin back) ribs (spare ribs are also great)
Liberal coating of Dizzy Pig Peking Chinese style seasoning
MARINADE
4 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 tsp Dizzy Pig Peking rub
2 Tbsp rice wine
SAUCE
1 Tbsp oil
2 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 shallot chopped
1 Tbsp honey
4 Tbsp plum sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp Dizzy Pig Peking spices
1 Tbsp sambal olek or sriracha chiles (optional)
GARNISH
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARE RIBS
Remove membrane from back of ribs (a paper towel helps to grip the edge and pull)
Cut ribs into individual bones, being careful to leave meat on both sides of the bone
Place ribs in plastic bag
Mix marinade ingredients together
Pour marinade over ribs and work it in contact with ribs
Marinate for 1 hour to overnight
GRILL RIBS
Preheat grill for direct grilling over medium high heat (350-400°F), or preheat your oven to 350°F
Remove ribs from marinade
Season generously with Dizzy Pig Peking on all sides
Grill ribs for 15-20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes or so, until well browned on all sides
TENDERIZE RIBS
Place in pan (I use a disposable aluminum pan)
Add 1/4 cup water or pork stock
Cover tightly with aluminum foil
Prepare grill at 300°F for indirect cooking (or preheat your oven)
Cook pans of ribs for one hour
Remove foil and check for tenderness. A toothpick should go in and out of the meat with almost no resistance
If not tender, replace foil and cook 15-30 more minutes
When tender, remove ribs and place on cookie sheet meat up
PREPARE SAUCE
In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook ginger and shallot until fragrant, about 2 minutes
Add remaining ingredients, and simmer for 5 minutes
Remove from heat
Add a little water if too thick (depending on how thick your plum sauce is)
FINISH RIBS
Prepare your grill for 400-450°F indirect, or your oven to 400°F
Brush ribs with sauce
Bake (watching carefully) for 10-15 minutes until sauce caramelizes
Arrange on platter.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over ribs and serve!