Chinese-style ribs

These deliciously sticky ribs are completely addictive – you might need to make double portions!

TAKES 40 min to make
Per serving 150 kCal 10G Fat

1 x 600g (1lb 5oz) pack pork ribs
2 star anise
2tbsp soy sauce

for the marinade
4tbsp vegetable oil
4 spring onions, chopped
2 fat cloves garlic, crushed
2tsp fresh ginger, grated
2tsp Chinese five-spice powder
2tbsp rice wine
2tbsp soy sauce
2tsp sugar
2tsp tomato ketchup
6tbsp barbecue sauce
Freshly ground black pepper

1 Put the ribs, star anise and soy in a pan. Cover with water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 min. Drain the ribs and transfer to a baking tray.

2 Heat oil in a pan. Add spring onions, garlic, ginger and five-spice and cook for 2 min. Add rice wine and cook for 1 min. Stir in remaining ingredients and pour over the ribs. Leave to cool, then put in the fridge until ready to cook.

3 Cook ribs on the barbecue for 3 to 4 min each side until heated through.

More barbecue recipes:

Thai chicken with coconut sauce

Prawns in lemon and garlic oil

Sausage burgers with sunblush tomatoes

Summer berry parcels

Citrus coleslaw

More Mains

Special Subscription Offer - save 50%!

Subscribe to Ideal Home today for just £20.50 for 12 issues, saving 50% off the full price of £41

Subscribing to Ideal Home magazine has never been easier. You can enjoy the convenience of doorstep delivery.

Take a sneak peek in our August issue

Order your subscription now!