Chinese Hoisin Pork Ribs
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 pounds baby back ribs
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- Preheat the oven to 250u0b0F.
- Position roasting rack inside a large roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the pan. Set aside.
- Season the pork ribs liberally with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and five-spice.
- Using a spoon and clean hands, pat the sugar and spice rub evenly onto both sides of the pork ribs.
- Place the pork ribs meat side up onto the roasting rack. Cover the pan entirely with a large sheet of aluminum foil. Crimp the foil tightly around the edges of the pan so that no steam can escape.
- Roast the pork ribs for 2 1/2-3 hours on the middle rack of oven, until they reach an internal temperature of about 180u0b0F and are very tender.
- Pro tip: Pork is safe to eat at an internal temperature of 145u0b0F, but connective tissue in the ribs does not begin to break down until 160-180u0b0F, which gives the meat a tender, pull-off-the-bone texture.
- Remove the roasting pan from the oven.
- Very carefully remove the foil from the pan. Spread the hoisin sauce evenly over the top of the pork ribs.
- Broil the pork ribs for 4-5 minutes on the top rack of oven, until the hoisin sauce starts to caramelize. Keep a close eye on the ribs to ensure they do not burn.
- Pro tip: Pork is safe to eat at an internal temperature of 145u0b0F, but connective tissue in the ribs does not begin to break down until 160-180u0b0F, which gives the meat a tender, pull-off-the-bone texture.
- Check to see that pork ribs are done. Carefully remove from oven or add time as needed.
- Allow the ribs to cool for 3-4 minutes on the roasting rack.
- Transfer the pork ribs to a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut the ribs into desired portions, and serve immediately.
chicken broth, baby back ribs, salt, black pepper, light brown sugar, hoisin sauce
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Chinese-Hoisin-Pork-Ribs-2436619 (may not work)