Asian Barbecue Ribs Recipe: Savoury Pork Ribs with Soy and Hoisin

Asian Barbecue Ribs are a delightful dish that combines the rich flavours of Asian cuisine with the smoky taste of barbecue. This recipe uses pork spareribs, seasoned with a barbecue rub and cooked slowly in a smoker. The ribs are then glazed with a sweet and savoury soy mixture, creating a deliciously sticky finish. Perfect for gatherings, these ribs are sure to impress your guests.

• 2 slabs St. Louis style/cut pork spareribs
• 6 tbsp Barbecue Rub
• Dry hickory chunks
• ¼ cup Soy Sauce
• ¼ cup Hoisin Sauce
• ½ cup Sake
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Mirin

• Smoker
• Saucepan
• Broiler

Procedure

1. Peel off the thin membrane on each rib. Season ribs with the barbecue rub and refrigerate for at least one hour.
2. Place hickory chunks in the firebox of a smoker preheated to 250°F (120°C).
3. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, for five minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside.
4. Place ribs in the smoker and cook for five to six hours, brushing with the soy mixture often.
5. Brush meat sides generously with the soy mixture and place under a preheated broiler until deeply browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
6. Slice into one-rib portions and serve.

Nutritional Values

This Asian Barbecue Ribs recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy the fusion of Asian flavours with traditional barbecue techniques. The combination of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sake, honey, and mirin creates a glaze that is both sweet and savoury. Cooking the ribs slowly in a smoker ensures they are tender and full of flavour.