Chinese Spareribs in a Sticky Honey Sauce
Imagine sinking your teeth into a tender sparerib, the meat falling off the bone, and your taste buds being enveloped by a sticky, sweet, and savory honey sauce. This is the magic of Chinese Spareribs in a Sticky Honey Sauce, a dish that's as delightful to savor as it is to prepare. Today, we're going to embark on a culinary journey exploring this beloved dish.
Equipment
- 1 large pan
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 3 cups cold water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Other ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds spareribs chopped into 11/2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan. Cook spareribs over medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes or until brown on both sides. Pour in sauce over spareribs. Bring to a boil, then adjust heat to medium Simmer for about 20 minutes or until sauce is thick and caramel-like then immediately transfer to a plate. The sauce shouldn’t be cooked too long because it can burn easily.
- Toss spareribs with the sauce until well-coated. Serve.
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Notes
To infuse the spareribs with an explosion of flavors, a well-crafted marinade is essential. Create a marinade by combining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and a touch of Chinese five-spice powder. The soy sauce adds a savory note, while the hoisin sauce lends a hint of sweetness and depth. The honey brings a delightful stickiness, and the garlic and ginger provide that signature Chinese flavor. Allow the spareribs to marinate in this glorious mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to enhance the taste and tenderize the meat.