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Honey Pork Spare Ribs in a bowl.
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5 from 2 votes

Honey Pork Spare Ribs

Honey Pork Spare Ribs are so finger lickin' delicious that you'll be craving it. Serve it fresh for a fabulously sticky sweet and savory glaze!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Cantonese, Chinese
Servings: 6
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Jeannette

Ingredients

  • 600 g / 1.3 lb pork spare rib (cut into 2cm/0.8" segments)
  • 2 carrot (cut into 3cm/1.2" chunks)
  • 2 potato (skin removed and cut into 3cm/1.2" chunks)
  • 1 onion (quartered)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or a vegetarian alternative)
  • 1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

  • Heat up the pan or wok on high heat. When hot, pour in the oil and lower the heat to medium.
  • Add the onions in and stir for 20 seconds, then throw in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds or until aromatic.
  • Turn the heat up to high and pour the meat in. Toss everything in the wok or pan for 2 minutes.
  • After the two minutes, add the carrots and potatoes. Stir the ingredients for 20 seconds.
  • Season with the salt, chicken bouillon powder, pepper, oyster sauce and honey.
  • Toss everything until well combined, then put the lid on. Let it come to a boil.
  • When boiling, immediately turn the heat down to medium for the ingredients to simmer for 20 minutes or until soft. Make sure the lid is partially on at this point.
    Pro Tip: After 10 minutes, give the ingredients a stir so they don't burn.
  • Serve immediately as is with rice!

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Notes

  • Cut the vegetables into larger chunks. They'll be more enjoyable to bite into and will hold their shape when simmering.
  • Leave meat on both sides of the bone. When you cut the pork, leave about 5mm (0.2") on either side of each rib so there's meat to hold the bone in place. Otherwise, it could fall off as it cooks.
  • Season with honey last. This will keep the flavor potent and on the surface of each meat piece.
  • You can switch the meat with whichever protein you like. You can even make it meatless by using your favorite mushrooms or firm or fried tofu instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3398IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg