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Asian Barbecued Ribs – Tantalizingly Smoky, Sticky, Salty, Sweet

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Asian barbecued ribs are one of those dishes that will tempt you to keep eating just because they are so doggone good. The spareribs are smoky, sticky, salty, and sweet. The aroma will tease your taste buds long before you even see the pork ribs. 

 Asian barbecued ribs are sticky, sweet, salty, spicy . They can be grilled or baked in the oven.

Prepare the grill for Asian barbecued ribs 

We celebrated Father’s Day on Saturday. Jason, our oldest son, was on his way home from his two-week military duty. He was spending the night and leaving early Sunday morning. For the main dish, we decided to stray from the usual bb qued ribs and picked smoky Asian barbecued ribs instead.

Jason visiting for Father's Day waiting for the Asian barbecued ribs.

Honey insisted he’d cook the Father’s Day meal? Do you think that’s fair? 

Although, he didn’t seem to mind. If I would have prepared the ribs, he would have been a back-seat driver the entire time. It was easier to let him do it. Grilling to him is an art. It’s a step by step ritual that you have to follow.  

Asian barbecued ribs getting ready to cook on the grill. They can also be baked.

The men in our family really savor their grilled meat, and I have to admit I’m partial to it too. Grilling meat is a great way to visit and prepare the meal at the same time, don’t you think? 

Once the grill is ready, Honey lights the charcoal, plops the seasoned meat on the grate and watches the ribs like a hawk.  As we wait for the ribs to smoke, we stand around and sip on our drinks of choice and catch up on all the family news.

Asian barbecued ribs are smoking on the grill. They can be grilled or baked

 A spicy side for the Asian Barbecued ribs

Along with our sticky ribs, we need a side so we pick cheesy grilled potatoes and peppers. It’s one of our favorites, especially since we can also make it on the grill.

Cheesy potatoes with peppers to go along with the Asian barbecued ribs.

The afternoon flies by. How can you be busy and relaxed at the same time? It seems like that’s should be an oxymoron.

Since we were all standing around,  I commandeer Jason to be a model for one of my photography assignments. Thank goodness one of the males in the house is cooperative!

Asian barbecued ribs cooked by Honey. Can be grilled or baked.

Honey shies away from my camera unless he’s holding a fish. And then I can only get a shot of the fish. Did you ever wonder why I always cut off his head? 😣 That’s the reason.

A memorable celebration

We complete the menu with tossed Italian salad and roasted asparagus.   Normally Honey and I say our prayers and enjoy our meal. Saturday is different. Saturday we take the opportunity to linger at the table and to enjoy talking with our son.

Asian barbecued ribs being basted with a sweet, salty, spicy, sticky sauce.

I can see why my mamma was happiest when her family gathered at the table and she could feed them with love. It’s certainly a joyous time. A time to sit around the table and give thanks for all that we have. We don’t take blessings for granted.   

Asian barbecued ribs are deliciously sweet, salty, sticky and smokey. They are easy to make and can be grilled or baked.

Our Asian barbecued ribs are delicious! We hope you give them a try. They are easy to make and if you don’t have a grill you can also bake them. 

Asian barbecued ribs are sticky, sweet, salty, spicy. Perfect dish for Father's day meal.

Now, gather together your friends and family, prepare a simple or complicated meal, see if your food doesn’t taste better with your company! You know, that is one of the secrets to “La Dolce Vita” — taking the time to appreciate the simple things like family, friends, and a good meal. 

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Asian Barbecued Ribs are deliciously sweet, sticky, smoky and salty. A wonderful flavor combination and the ribs can be grilled or baked.
Asian barbecued ribs are deliciously sweet, salty, sticky and smokey. They are easy to make and can be grilled or baked.

Asian Barbecued Ribs – Tantalizingly Smoky, Sticky, Salty, Sweet

Asian barbecued ribs are deliciously tender with a sweet, salty, smoky, and sticky sauce. It is easy to make and can be grilled or baked in the oven.
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Course: main dish, picnic, pork appetizer
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Keyword: grill time, grilled ribs, sticky sweet, summer dish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Resting time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 885kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 Tablespoons lite soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste if desired (we used 3 teaspoons - we like it spicy)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions cut on diagonal for garnish
  • 3.5 lb. pork spareribs Trim off back membrane. Season with your favorite Asian rub we used Five-Spice. Cover with plastic wrap and set in refrigerator for at least two hours.

Instructions

  • Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature.
  • Heat grill with indirect with indirect heat -- 250 to 275 F.
  • In small bowl, combine all of the ingredients except spareribs; mix well and set aside.
  • When grill is ready, place the ribs meaty side up on the opposite side of the coals. Cover; cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. It may take less time. Keep an eye on the meat. If the meat looks like it is drying too much lightly spray the ribs with apple cider vinegar.
  • Pour some of the Asian sauce into a saucer or bowl -- you will baste the ribs on the last 30 minutes of cooking. Brush frequently with additional sauce. Remove from grill and cover tightly with foil and let the meat rest for 30 minutes in a cold oven.
  • To serve, cut the ribs apart carefully with a knife and arrange on platter. Serve with additional sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
  • OVEN DIRECTIONS:
  • Heat oven to 350 F.. Prepare sauce as directed above. Line 15x10x1 inch baking pan with foil; place wire rack in pan. Place ribs on wire rack, meaty side up. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender, brushing the sauce on the ribs the last half hour. Continue as directed above.

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Notes

Keep a special basting brush on hand for grilling. The brush should have a long handle to keep your hand away from the heat. If you place the brush in the entire bowl of sauce, make sure you heat the sauce to a boil before serving with the ribs.

Nutrition

Calories: 885kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 294mg | Sodium: 2077mg | Potassium: 1386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4.3mg

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Comments

  1. Alexis says

    5 stars
    My family loves BBQ ribs, we will have to give this recipe a try. Thank you for the inspiration, this will be added to our weekly meal plan.

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  6. Veena Azmanov says

    5 stars
    Oh, that is one awesome feast. Your family is so lucky to have you cook all these for them. I can’t decide if I want the ribs or the potatoes – Oh I’ll have both. Sounds so yum. Grilling makes summer fun.

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  7. Karyl Henry says

    5 stars
    Oh these ribs look and sound so fabulous! I love that you gave them an Asian flair with the sauce. I don’t make ribs that often–I usually wait for others to do it for me 🙂 –but next time I do I’m definitely trying it with this recipe

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    • Marisa Franca says

      Hi, Jeanne! I glad you found me, too. Hopefully, we can be great friends. We enjoy hearing from our readers and we like for them to share what they’re doing. Are you planning a big Independence Day celebration? Hugs!!

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  13. soniya Saluja says

    Oh Wow!! Now I am craving for some RIBS 😛 So happy for you that your son is visiting you 🙂 All the picture are amazing specially the fish one !!

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  14. Susie says

    I know what I’ll have on my July 4th menu……ribs look delicious! We love Asian foods! So SPECIAL to have quality time with Jason…..he’s look good and so handsome. Tell him we said hi along with all the family. Also, tell Jason we’re proud of him and his service protecting our country🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Also, GREAT catch grill master…..lots of good meals.

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    • Marisa Franca says

      Hi, Susie!! It was great having at the house. Normally our visits are too quick. This one was nice and slow with plenty of time to enjoy talking and a great meal. Love to everyone and give those grandsons a big hug and kiss from us.

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  15. Molly Kumar says

    What a fabulous ‘Father’s Day’ meal and the Asian BBQ Ribs look so delicious and juicy. I literally had such a good laugh reading about the whole back seat driving as my hubby does the same with recipes he cooks well and the photo model 😉 And you said it perfectly that we should be thankful for a great meal, family, and friends 🙂

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  17. Diane P. says

    The ribs look delicious! The cheesy potatoes (still one of MY favorites), an incredible side. But my favorite part of the meal was the fact that your son was with you!! Family is everything Please thank your son for his service to our wonderful country. Even tho your hubby cooked, you had a great family get together!

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    • Marisa Franca says

      Hi, Diane! Hope you and Hubby had a great Father’s Day. Yes! A family is so very important. The day can go from ordinary to extraordinary just by having your loved ones around. Thank you for the gratitude. We are so very appreciative of past and present service. They sacrifice so much!! Abbracci e baci!!

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  18. Veena Azmanov says

    Now that looks like an awesome treat to come home to… Love a good BBQ and love Ribs. Asian flavors sounds so delicious..! The best part of summer lighting the BBQ! Looks yum!

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    • Marisa Franca says

      Hi, Gloria! We do love to cook together — that’s why we said we need a 20×40 kitchen, small bedroom, and a mid-sized family room. Everyone always gathers in the kitchen. And my boys and daughter all love to cook. The rest of our kids and family couldn’t make it down — they all had something going on. 🙁

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  21. Frank says

    There’s not much that satisfies quite like grilled ribs. Those bones gives the meat such sweet flavor. And what doesn’t taste good with some hoisin sauce smothered all over it?

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  23. Teresa says

    Mmmm, BBQ is big at our house if my son is around. He is the official grillmaster! Your ribs look so good and the seasoning sounds so good, my mouth is watering. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

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  25. Chiara says

    scrivo in italiano, so che comprendi (così fai esercizio…), vorrei venire a mangiare a casa tua, questo barbecue è fantastico ! Un abbraccio e buon weekend

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    • Marisa Franca says

      Grazie, Chiara! Mi piace leggere in italiano. Ho difficile scrivere ma, puo leggere molto bene! I wish you were near, I would love to have you and your family for a meal al fresco. Abbracci!!

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  26. Elizabeth | Ellie & Elizabeth says

    Look sister, I’m never going to stick to my diet if you keep posting these amazing pictures and recipes! Oh my mouth is watering on this one….
    So glad you got to spend time with your son, mine came home and ate dinner with us last night as well. (Crockpot roast!). There’s nothing like a family dinner.
    Much love!
    Beth

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    • Marisa Franca says

      I bow to your determination!!You’ve stuck it out longer than I could!! Heck! This is the season of outdoor cooking with lots of snacky foods — can’t resist those. I think I’m going to start walking, you know, like a gerbil wheel to get my calories used up. And isn’t family the best??? I love those family meals – they bring tears to my eyes especially when you haven’t seen those special people in a while. Love and hugs — also to Ellie!!

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