Sweet And Spicy Asian Barbecued Ribs Food

SWEET & SPICY ASIAN STYLE BBQ BACK RIBS

Steps:

• About one hour before you plan to start grilling, make the rub: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, onion powder, chili powder, paprika and pepper. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels, then sprinkle both sides of each rack with the rub. Set aside at room temperature for one hour.
• Preheat the grill for indirect cooking at 250 to 300 degrees F. Add the drained wood chips, if using.
• Place the ribs, meaty side up, over a drip pan, close the grill, and cook for 2 hours, adding about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, soy sauce, jam, vinegar and garlic sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly thickened. Set aside to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
• Continue to cook the ribs until they're so tender the rack will easily break when bent with tongs, 1 to 2 more hours, spraying on both sides with the tamarind juice every 20 to 30 minutes. Brush the ribs on both sides with the sauce and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is set. Remove from the grill and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Cut the racks into 3- or 4-rib sections and serve. Pass any remaining sauce at the table.

ASIAN INSPIRED SWEET AND SPICY BBQ RIBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together five spice powder, allspice, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger and cracked pepper until they are well blended.
• Heat oil on medium and sauté the shallot until tender.
• Stir in the rice vinegar and soy sauce and slowly bring to a boil.
• Turn down the heat, and add in the hoisin, Tabasco and honey. Cook for about 5 minutes on low, and add the tomato paste. Stir until well combined. Cook for an additional 3 minutes on low until ready to use.
• Transfer to a bowls for serving and brushing while grilling.
• Crimp 2 pieces of foil length-wise to make a long wide piece of foil that will be large enough to completely cover the ribs. Lay the ribs on the foil over a baking sheet.
• Sprinkle on the dry rub and pat it down to work it into the meaty side of the ribs.
• Crimp the foil length-wise and then fold up the ends. You will have have the ribs in a foil sleeve for resting in the rub and then baking. Rest them in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 300'F.
• Remove from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before baking.
• Bake the ribs in the foil sleeve for 1 hour on a baking tray in case of leaking.
• At the end of 1 hour, remove ribs from the oven.
• Preheat grill to 400'F.
• Grill ribs 4-5 minutes on all sides while brushing with sauce.
• Transfer to a platter. Cover them with aluminum foil and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes.
• Cut them into individual pieces to serve.
• Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

SWEET-AND-SPICY BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Put the ribs meat-side down on a cutting board. Insert a paring knife between the membrane and the bones on one end of each rack, then loosen the membrane and pull it off. Rub the ribs with the lemon juice and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place the ribs bone-side down in a large roasting pan, then add the beer. Cover tightly with foil, transfer to the oven and roast until the meat pulls away from the bone, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add the chile powder and cook 1 minute. Stir in the chile sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and reduced by half, about 40 minutes. Remove the ribs from the oven; increase the temperature to 400 degrees F. Uncover the pan; carefully pour out the cooking liquid. Stir 1/4 cup cooking liquid into the sauce, then discard the rest of the liquid. Generously brush the ribs with the sauce. Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting, uncovered, until the ribs are golden brown and tender, about 35 minutes. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and slice, then return to the roasting pan. Pour the remaining sauce on top and toss. Photograph by Anna Williams

SPICY CHINESE BARBEQUE RIBLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the hoisin sauce, white wine, soy sauce, sugar, tomato paste, garlic, and hot sauce in large bowl; mix well.
• Place the riblets in a large roasting pan and bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Pour sauce over riblets and toss to coat. Return the pan to the oven; bake, stirring often, until ribs are tender and sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes.