These Asian-style St Louis spareribs are as delicious as easy to make. I cannot believe the grilling season is around the corner. Yes. I know Easter is in a few days. But, in Miami, I feel like summer grilling right now!
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You know how much I love grilling and how much I love barbecuing pork ribs. However, when I realized my grilling repertoire didn’t include any St. Louis-style spareribs, I went straight to buy these Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork St. Louis Style Ribs.
Spices and condiments for Asian-style BBQ ribs
I named this recipe Asian-Style St Louis Spareribs because of the ingredients in my homemade BBQ sauce:
- Hoisin sauce: a Chinese condiment.
- Tamari sauce: a Japanese soy sauce.
- Rice vinegar: commonly used in Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Korean cuisines.
- And last but not least, fresh ginger: a common denominator in Asian cuisines.
Because of those ingredients, these ribs are deliciously tasteful… and I must confess: spicy too!
What are spareribs?
Spareribs are the ribs cut from the belly of the pig. Cutting away the hard breastbone and trimming down results in the rectangular slab of meaty ribs known as St. Louis-style spareribs.
St Louis-style spareribs are perfect for grilling. They are flat and easy to brown. They are also higher in fat than baby back ribs, which makes them super flavorful. Each slab weighs at least 2 1/2 pounds and feeds 2-3 people.
How to choose the best pork ribs
When it’s about pork ribs, Smithfield® is my secret weapon. Its ribs are hand-trimmed, free of hormones and steroids, and very important for me: they come conveniently pre-packed.
These are the juiciest ribs ever. That means that even if you have no grilling experience, you can successfully grill your ribs and have fun.
Safety grilling tips
I know grilling can be intimidating but trust me: grilling is fun and easy! Before I share my Asian-Style St Louis spareribs recipe, I want to share the following safety grilling tips:
- Keep the outdoor grill outdoors, and never use it indoors.
- Grill on a well-ventilated area.
- Clean your grill before using it. It has been a while since the last time you used it. So, turn on your grill to the highest heat, close the lid, and grill the grates for about 30 minutes. After that, all you need to do is light scrap with your cleaning brush.
- Use long-handled grilling utensils, including a spatula, fork, tongs, brush, and cleaning brush.
- Always wear heat-resistant mitts when adjusting hot vents.
- Never leave a lit grill unattended.
More BBQ Pork Ribs recipes
Please check my other pork ribs recipes:
- BBQ Pork Ribs with Tamarind-Chipotle
- BBQ Pork Spare Ribs with Teriyaki Glaze
- Finger-licking Grilled Pork Ribs with Mango BBQ
- Rum and Mustard BBQ Pork Ribs
Asian-Style St Louis spareribs recipe
Following is my delicious Asian-style St Louis spareribs recipe. Trust me: this is heaven on Earth. I hope you like it as much as my family does.
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Happy grilling!
Asian-Style St Louis Spareribs
Ingredients
- 2 slabs Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork St. Louis Style Ribs
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/3 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 4 garlic cloves, grossly chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, deveined and seeeded
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 4 tablespoons of fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a food processor, process all the ingredients but the ribs, until a thick sauce is formed. Reserve and divide.
- Unpack the ribs and dry them with paper towels.
- With the help of a paring knife and paper towels, peel the thin membrane that covers the bone side of the ribs and discard it.
- Cover a tray with aluminum foil, and place the ribs on it.
- With a brush, evenly coat the ribs, both sides with half of the BBQ sauce. Cover and refrigerate.
- Let the ribs marinate for at least 1 hour before grilling them.
- Preheat the grill to medium (325˚F) and grease the grates.
- Barbecue the ribs over indirect fire in a covered grill for about 45 minutes. Every 15 minutes, flip the ribs and baste them with more BBQ sauce.
- Barbecue the ribs until the meat thermometer marks 155˚F-160˚F.
- Serve the ribs immediately and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and green onion.
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