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Grilled Asian pork riblets

New Year's Asian Pork Riblets Recipe: Flavorful & Tender

Many countries throughout Asia deliciously interpret pork riblets in their own way. This one finds it's inspiration from China. Follow this Asian pork riblets recipe and enjoy the sticky glazed riblets in the comfort of your home.
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Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 1239 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients

  • 4 pounds Pork riblets cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp. Vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. Root ginger grated
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp. Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Hot chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp. Rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Ground Chinese five-spice
  • ½ tsp. Ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. Paprika

Serving ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. Green onions
  • 4 tbsp. Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the soy, hoisin and chili sauces, brown sugar, rice vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder in a bowl. This mixture is for both the marinade and the glaze.
  • Place the pork riblets in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over, making sure the riblets are well coated. Reserve the remaining marinade for later.
  • Seal the bag or cover the dish and let the riblets marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Heat a large wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil.
  • Remove the riblets from the marinade and shake off any excess. Season the riblets with ground black pepper and paprika.
  • Place the riblets in the hot wok in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the riblets are browned and cooked. Do this in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Once the riblets are cooked, pour the reserved marinade into the pan. Allow the sauce to simmer and cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  • Transfer the sticky glazed riblets to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

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Notes

  • The quality and freshness of the pork riblets you buy will affect the dish's taste. It’s best to get help from a professional butcher. It’s best to check for color and appearance for yourself, though. It is also best to be careful with marbling and bone/meat ratio. The riblets should have visible streaks of fat throughout the meat. 
 
  • You can prepare the marinade ahead. If you have time, it is best to do so. You can refrigerate the marinated riblets for about 24-36 hours. The extended waiting period will let the flavors in the marinade infuse more into the riblets.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
New Year's Asian Pork Riblets Recipe: Flavorful & Tender
Amount per Serving
Calories
1239
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
1096
mg
48
%
Potassium
 
212
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
457
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
177
mg
18
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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