Better Than Takeout Chinese Char Siu Pork Ribs
Ditch the takeout with these simplified make at home Chinese Char Siu Pork Ribs!! Better Than Takeout – Char Siu Chinese Pork Ribs is a culinary delight that encapsulates the best of both worlds: the irresistible taste of Chinese takeout and the satisfaction of homemade cooking. These succulent pork ribs are infused with the signature flavors of Char Siu, boasting a perfect blend of sweetness, umami, and a hint of smokiness.
Ingredients
- FOGO Premium Charcoal – The First Ingredient
- Baby Back Ribs
- Sunshine State of Mind Craft BBQ Rub- adds an Asian flair since it has a citrus and honey base!
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Char Siu Sauce:
- Hot Honey
- ⅓ Cup Hoisin Sauce
- ¼ Cup Hot Honey
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- 3 TBSP Dry Sherry You Can Substitute Sake
- 1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
- 1 TBSP Cane Sugar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
Instructions
- Fill your grill with FOGO Premium Charcoal and prepare it for indirect cooking at 250°.
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Season both sides of the ribs with the garlic Salt and pepper.
- Place 2-3 Barrel Proof Bourbon Barrel Smoking chunks in the fire.
- Line the inside of the Drip N Griddle pan with aluminum foil and place the rack back in the pan/ Place the ribs on the pan and place the pan in the center of your cooking grate.
- Prepare the sauce. Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Using the Long Handled Basting Brush, apply a layer of sauce to the ribs every hour. Continue until the ribs are almost done cooking. (approx. 3 ½ hours).
- Once the ribs are almost done, open the vents and let the fire build up heat. Cook the ribs for 15 minutes like this or just until the sauce begins to get a slight char. Remove the ribs from the grill and allow them to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut the ribs in between the bones to serve.