Hawaiian Hoisin Glazed Baby Back Pork Ribs

Olha's Note:

These mouth watering, glistening, finger licking good ribs are most popular dish served at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows' Canoe House restaurant in Hawaii. They are listed on the menu as a pupu, or appetizer, they're often ordered as a mountainous entree and gnawed down to a hill of bones.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup ketchup
• ¾ cup hoisin sauce
• ½ cup honey
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons dry sherry
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar , plus
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• ¼ cup sesame seed
• 2 tablespoons curry powder , plus
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil , plus
• 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 2 tablespoons fermented black beans
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
• 3 lbs pork baby back ribs

Directions:

1. Whisk all of the ingredients except the ribs in a large bowl to blend.
2. Divide the ribs between 2 large baking dishes.
3. Brush with half of the sauce.
4. Cover the ribs and remaining sauce separately and refrigerate overnight.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F Transfer the ribs to heavy, large baking sheets.
6. Roast the ribs until tender, basting frequently with some of remaining sauce, about 1 hour.
7. Place the remaining sauce in a heavy, small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
8. Transfer the ribs to a platter.
9. Cut into individual ribs.
10. Serve, passing the remaining sauce separately.
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Reviews

[~ValeLovesFlorida~]

We just loved these ribs at my house. Followed the recipe and the ribs came out tasty and delicious! The meat fell off the bones it was so tender. Made with baby backs, but I bet they would be good with any kind of rib. Will use this recipe again and again in the future!

[gr8cheff]

These were incredible. I made these for a party of 75, and everybody raved over the flavor. A little sweet, with a touch of curry flavor and orange zest - and a lingering spiciness! This was everyone's new favorite rib recipe.

[Barb Gertz]

YUMMY, Yummy,Great flavor, we liked these much better than regular BBQ ribs. I did cut down the recipe for the 2 of us. Other than that made everything as stated. I think this sauce would also be good on chicken. You should post the sauce by it's self to use on other meats. I will defintely be making this again and will try on chicken. Thank you Evelyn for posting the recipe.