Char Siu Baby Back Ribs

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, five spice powder, rice wine, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, white pepper, salt, sesame oil and sugar. Mix to combine. Scoop out 1/4 cup of this mixture into a small bowl and set aside for glazing later. Set aside.

Step 2

Remove the silver skin on the bone side of the ribs. You can use a paring knife to lift it from one rib and then pull it across the slab. Discard the silver skin.

Step 3

Cut the slab into individual ribs if you prefer to cook it this way. Place all of the cut ribs into the large bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat each rib. Cover and marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.

Step 4

When you’re ready to cook, I recommend lining 2 baking sheets with foil and then a piece of parchment. The sugar from the marinade will caramelize and potentially burn making it very difficult to clean after.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 300.

Step 6

Arrange the ribs on the baking sheet, leaving 1-2” in between each ribs. Don’t crowd them.

Step 7

Bake in the oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, flipping half way.

Step 8

When there are 15 minutes remaining, increase the oven temperature to Take the reserved marinade and add in the honey. Mix well.

Step 9

Brush the ribs all over with the marinade and allow to cook and caramelize for another 15 minutes. Enjoy!