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Chinese Pork Ribs Recipe

Published: September 5, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 50 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Medium Category: Main Course Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork ribs, cut into individual ribs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, five-spice powder, and red pepper flakes
  3. Add pork ribs and toss to coat evenly
  4. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours
  5. Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet
  6. Bake for 1 hour, basting with marinade every 20 minutes
  7. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C)
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until caramelized
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds
  10. Serve immediately

Special Notes

These Chinese-style pork ribs are sticky, sweet, and savory. The five-spice powder adds authentic Chinese flavor while the honey creates a beautiful glaze. The key is the long, slow cooking time followed by a high-heat finish for caramelization. These ribs are perfect for entertaining and pair well with steamed rice and vegetables. The marinade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.