"These aren't meant to replace, or even compete with, a traditionally barbecued version. This is simply a fast and tasty alternative method for having a nice stack of ribs appear on your snack table."
1Mix together water, garlic, onion, bay leaves, red chili flakes, Chinese five-spice, salt, and rice vinegar in a large pot. Bring to a boil, turn to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
2Place ribs in the simmering broth. Return to a simmer, turn heat to low, and cook for 1 hour.
3Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, or coat with cooking spray.
4Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sambal oelek chili paste, Dijon mustard, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, and Chinese five-spice powder in a large bowl.
5Remove the ribs from the broth and transfer them to the bowl with the soy sauce glaze. Toss to coat.
6Transfer glazed ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Reserve extra glaze for brushing.
7Bake ribs in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the ribs and brush with more glaze. Cook 15-20 more minutes, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze if desired. Remove and serve.
Ingredients
4 servings
466 cals
2 1/2 quarts water
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 (2 pound) slab baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs