These Chinese-style country ribs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pork coated in a rich, sticky glaze. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet ketchup and honey, cut with the tang of white vinegar and deepened by soy sauce. Aromatics like fresh ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder provide that authentic, complex flavor profile found in classic takeout dishes. Whether you choose to slow-cook them for maximum tenderness or broil them for a caramelized finish, these ribs are incredibly versatile. They pair beautifully with steamed rice and vegetables, making for a hearty, satisfying meal that the whole family will love. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet impressive dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort.
Chinese Country Ribs Or Hill Country Ribs
Description
These Chinese-style country ribs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pork coated in a rich, sticky glaze. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet ketchup and honey, cut with the tang of white vinegar and deepened by soy sauce. Aromatics like fresh ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder provide that authentic, complex flavor profile found in classic takeout dishes. Whether you choose to slow-cook them for maximum tenderness or broil them for a caramelized finish, these ribs are incredibly versatile. They pair beautifully with steamed rice and vegetables, making for a hearty, satisfying meal that the whole family will love. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet impressive dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim any excess fat from the country ribs and cut them into individual portions if they are large.
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In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry.
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In a medium saucepan or the slow cooker insert, combine ketchup, honey, white vinegar, soy sauce, five-spice powder, chopped onion, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
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Whisk the mixture until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer if using a stovetop, or simply mix well if using a slow cooker.
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Add the ribs to the sauce, ensuring they are well-coated. If using a slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
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For a broiled finish, transfer the ribs to a baking sheet, brush generously with the remaining sauce, and broil for 5-10 minutes until caramelized and bubbly.
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Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 177.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2389.7mg100%
- Total Carbohydrate 42.4g15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 33.7g
- Protein 1.6g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
