Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs Recipe

This recipe for Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs is bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to make at home! Tender pork marinated in a savory sweet sauce and then baked to crispy perfectioThese boneless spare ribs are a restaurant-quality dish you can make at home in under an hour. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend gathering, this recipe is sure to impress! The boneless pork is marinated in a savory-sweet sauce with hints of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Then, it's baked to crispy perfection on the outside and juicy on the inside.
This recipe is not vegetarian or vegan as it uses pork.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless pork loin or boneless spare ribs
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup dry sherry or Shaoxing wine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Marinate the Pork: In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry or Shaoxing wine (if using), brown sugar, garlic, ginger, five-spice powder, and red food coloring (if using). Add the pork and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for the most flavorful results.
2. Prepare to Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Bake the Ribs: Remove the pork from the marinade and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
4. Make the Glaze (Optional): While the pork is baking, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a slurry. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the remaining marinade to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Glaze and Serve: Brush the glaze over the cooked pork ribs. Broil the ribs for 1-2 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and slightly browned. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional) and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, like chili garlic sauce or sweet and sour sauce.