Chinese boneless spare ribs at home are easy to make and the ribs are even more tender. Whip up this simple recipe and save money on take-out.
Are you craving the sweet and savory flavors of Chinese boneless spare ribs? In this step-by-step guide, I will show you how to make this dish right in your own kitchen.
I prides myself on providing easy-to-follow recipes that deliver impressive results, and this Chinese boneless spare ribs recipe is no exception. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just starting out, this guide breaks down the steps so you can confidently recreate this classic Chinese takeout dish.
Tender and succulent, these boneless spare ribs pack a punch of flavor. The secret lies in the sauce, combining hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and other ingredients.
Serve these Chinese boneless spare ribs alongside steamed rice or with a side of cabbage fried rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
How To Make Chinese Spare Ribs
Ingredients needed
- Boneless country style ribs
- Soy sauce
- Granulated sugar
- White vinegar
- Oyster sauce
- Hoisin sauce
Quick tips before starting
- There are quite a few ingredients in the Chinese spare ribs sauce. However, to save time and if you’re on a budget you can purchase the char-siu sauce already made and I am sure plenty of restaurants use this as well.
- When purchasing the spare ribs you do not have to slice them. Simply adjust the baking time and cook them whole.
Making the Chinese boneless spare ribs
- First, you’ll want to slice up the country-style ribs and marinate them for a few hours or overnight.
- When ready to cook preheat the oven to 300F.
- Now, place the marinated ribs in a baking dish then cover and bake for 2 hours.
- After the time is up, remove the cover then drain the juices from the baking dish. Then, cover the ribs in the sauce and place bake in the oven and turn it up to 350F.
- Keep a close eye on the ribs and cook for 30 minutes. Once done allow the ribs to rest a little then serve with your favorite side dish.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Chinese spare ribs sauce?
The name of the sauce is char-siu. It gets its red color from food dye. You can purchase the sauce yourself and it’ll taste better than home made. It’ll taste the same as the restaurants. The bonus of homemade is no msg and you control the ingredients you use. There is a link above to a great version to buy.
The best cut of pork for the recipe
If you didn’t know, country-style ribs are not from the ribs themselves. They are from the pork butt which gets very tender and is tasty. But, for actual spare ribs you’ll have to remove the meat from them yourself. Yet, they’ll be true spare ribs with a bit more work.
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Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs
Ingredients
- 1 pound country-style ribs, sliced
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Char-siu
- 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
Instructions
- First, you'll want to slice up the country-style ribs and marinate them for a few hours or overnight.
- When ready to cook preheat the oven to 300℉.
- Now, place the marinated ribs in a baking dish then cover and bake for 2 hours.
- After the time is up, remove the cover then drain the juices from the baking dish. Then, cover the ribs in the sauce and place bake in the oven and turn it up to 350F.
- Keep a close eye on the ribs and cook for 30 minutes. Once done allow the ribs to rest a little then serve with your favorite side dish.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.