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salt and pepper ribs recipe

Salt And Pepper Ribs (Oven-Baked)

Michelle
Here's how to make Chinese takeaway salt and pepper ribs. This recipe is quick, easy and cooks in the oven for only 40 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3 People
Calories 554 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 800 g Pork Ribs (Around 7 Ribs)

Seasoning Rub

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp White Pepper (Or Black Pepper)
  • 2 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
  • 1 tsp Dried Chilli Flakes
  • 1 tsp Sugar

Topping

  • 1 Green Chilli
  • 1 Red Chilli
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 3 Spring Onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C (gas mark 3, 140°Fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
  • Add salt, white pepper, Chinese 5 spice, dried chilli flakes and sugar into a small mixing bowl and mix together until evenly distributed.
    1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp White Pepper, 2 tsp Chinese 5 Spice, 1 tsp Dried Chilli Flakes, 1 tsp Sugar
  • Coat the ribs in the seasoning rub, making sure both sides are coated. Place the ribs onto the lined baking tray and bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
    800 g Pork Ribs
  • Whilst the ribs are cooking, dice the topping ingredients into fine pieces.
  • Heat a wok over a medium to high heat and add a teaspoon of oil. Toss the diced green chillies, red chillies, garlic and spring onions into the wok and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
    1 Green Chilli, 1 Red Chilli, 3 Garlic Cloves, 3 Spring Onions
  • Add the cooked ribs to the wok and stir fry for 30 seconds before removing from the heat. Alternatively, sprinkle the toppings over the ribs and serve.

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Notes

How To Make Ahead

To prepare this recipe in advance, I usually marinade the ribs a day ahead and leave it to rest in the fridge. I remove it from the fridge 2 to 3 hours before cooking to bring the meat back to room temperature. This helps to ensure even-cooking and a juicy texture.
You can also fully cook the ribs and store it in the fridge up to 2 to 3 days in advance before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1003mgPotassium: 598mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 472IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg
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