
Sticky, caramelized pork spare ribs glazed with a perfect balance of honey sweetness and soy umami. Slow-roasted until fall-off-the-bone tender with a lacquered, glossy finish.
By Système
Community chef
Cut 1.2kg pork spare ribs between bones into individual pieces. Rinse and pat dry completely.
Make marinade: mix 4 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp rice wine, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ginger.
Add 1 tbsp five-spice powder and 2 tbsp hoisin sauce to marinade. Whisk until honey dissolves.
Place ribs in large container. Pour marinade over, toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 160°C/325°F. Line baking sheet with foil and place wire rack on top.
Remove ribs from marinade, reserving liquid. Arrange on rack in single layer. Season with pepper.
Cover tightly with foil. Bake 90 minutes until meat is very tender when pierced.
Meanwhile, simmer reserved marinade in saucepan until reduced by half and slightly syrupy, about 10 minutes.
Remove foil from ribs. Brush generously with reduced glaze. Increase oven to 220°C/425°F.
Roast uncovered 15-20 minutes, brushing with glaze every 5 minutes until caramelized and sticky.
Watch carefully in last 5 minutes - honey burns quickly. Ribs should be lacquered, not charred.
Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve with extra glaze.
911
Calories
46.4g
Protein
19.7g
Carbs
72.1g
Fat
0.3g
Fiber
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This recipe is shared under CC_BY license. Published on 1/6/2026.