Get ready to transform your dinner table with these mouthwatering Asian Style Baby Back Ribs that will make your taste buds dance with excitement! Imagine tender, succulent ribs glazed with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory Asian-inspired marinade that falls right off the bone. Whether you're hosting a weekend barbecue or craving a restaurant-quality meal at home, these ribs are guaranteed to impress even the most discerning food lovers and elevate your home cooking game to professional chef levels.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Baby back ribs
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic, minced
- Ginger, grated
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Remove baby back ribs from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create a marinade. Whisk ingredients until well blended.
- Place ribs in a large marinating container or resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over ribs, ensuring they are completely coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Remove ribs from marinade, reserving the liquid for basting.
- Wrap ribs tightly in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet to retain moisture during slow cooking.
- Place foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and cook in preheated oven for approximately 2 hours, or until meat is tender and begins to pull away from the bones.
- Unwrap ribs and brush with reserved marinade. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and return ribs to oven, uncovered.
- Broil for 10-15 minutes, basting occasionally, until edges are caramelized and slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Slice ribs between bones and serve hot with additional sauce on the side if desired.
Tips
- Marination is Key: For maximum flavor, allow ribs to marinate overnight. This helps the marinade deeply penetrate the meat, creating a more intense taste profile.
- Low and Slow Cooking: The secret to tender ribs is cooking at a low temperature (275°F) for an extended period. This method breaks down tough connective tissues, ensuring melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Foil Wrapping Technique: Wrapping ribs in aluminum foil helps retain moisture and prevents the meat from drying out during the initial slow-cooking phase.
- Caramelization Finish: The high-temperature broiling at the end creates those delicious crispy, caramelized edges that add incredible depth to your ribs.
- Let Them Rest: Always let the ribs rest for 10 minutes after cooking. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring each bite is incredibly juicy and flavorful.
- Optional Garnish: Fresh chopped green onions not only add a pop of color but also provide a fresh, sharp contrast to the rich, sweet ribs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 371kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 22g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 80mg
