Name: Chinese hoisin ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/3 cup light soy sauce; 1/4 cup honey; 5 clove garlic, chopped finely; 2 star anise; 1 cinnamon quill; 1 orange, finely grated zest of; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 3 racks (2.25kg) pork ribs; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 3 green onions, sliced finely; 2 long red chillies, sliced finely; steamed rice and vegetables of choice, to serve

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup hoisin sauce

1/3 cup light soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

5 clove garlic, chopped finely

2 star anise

1 cinnamon quill

1 orange, finely grated zest of

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1/4 cup peanut oil

3 racks (2.25kg) pork ribs

1/2 cup chicken stock

3 green onions, sliced finely

2 long red chillies, sliced finely

steamed rice and vegetables of choice, to serve

Method

1.Place hoisin, soy, honey, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, orange zest, sesame and peanut oils in bowl and stir to combine. Coat racks of ribs generously in marinade, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

2.Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan-forced). Line baking tray with baking paper. Lay racks of ribs on tray, bone side down. Cover with foil and roast in oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil, baste and cook for a further hour, basting with marinating juices every 20 minutes.

3.After final basting, pour chicken stock and any remaining marinade in saucepan and boil rapidly over high heat for 8 to 10 mins, until thickened slightly. Remove racks from oven and let rest for 10 mins.

4.Slice ribs into portions. Place on platter, drizzle with reduced marinade and garnish with green onions and chillies. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

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