"By marrying the smoky allure of American barbecue with the umami richness of soy-based Asian flavors, these Tomato-Soy Glazed Pork Spare Ribs creates a harmonious and global dining experience that will leave you wanting to explore more."
Tomato-Soy Glazed Pork Spare Ribs
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Prep time: 4hrs
Cook time: 3hrs 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
Dry-Rubbed Spare Ribs
- 3 pounds pork spare ribs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
ingredients
Tomato-Soy Glaze
- 2 cups freshly chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Dry-Rubbed Spare Ribs
Step 1
In a medium-sized bowl, combine and mix all the dry ingredients – brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt and ground black pepper.
Step 2
Rinse and dry the spare ribs with paper towels. Generously apply the dry rub to all sides of the pork spare ribs. Rub it in with your hands, making sure to coat the meat evenly.
Step 3
Cover the ribs tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat. For the best results, marinate overnight.
Step 4
Allow the ribs to set out at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to cooking. Preheat your oven to 300°.
Step 5
Wrap each rack of ribs individually in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours.
Step 6
Remove the ribs from the oven, and carefully open the foil packets. Drain any excess liquid. Turn the oven temperature up to its highest temperature setting – broil.
Step 7
Generously coat the ribs on all sides with the Tomato-Soy Glaze. Return the the baking sheet, and broil for 5-10 minutes, until the glaze is caramelized and slightly charred.
Tomato-Soy Glaze
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the chopped tomatoes, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and chili oil.
Step 2
Bring the glaze to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let the glaze simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to meld together.
Step 3
Transfer the glaze mixture to a blender or using an immersion blender, pulse until the tomatoes are broken up and the consistency is smooth. Pour the glaze back into the sauce pan and let it cool away from the heat.