Crispy Barbecue Oven-Roasted Pork Ribs

Make tender, fall-off-the-bone barbecue pork ribs at home with this foolproof oven recipe, featuring a flavorful marinade and a perfectly caramelized crust.

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg fresh pork ribs
• 1 stalk onion
• 2 stalks scallion
• 100 g carrots
• 50 g garlic stalks
• 3 stalks scallion sections
• 5 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 pieces star anise
• 3 pieces bay leaves
• 1 piece cinnamon
• 1 piece apple
• 50 ml orange juice
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp five-spice powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• to taste barbecue seasoning
• to taste sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Add Seasonings and Marinade

   

   Pour light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cooking wine into the bowl containing the pork ribs and aromatics. Add chili powder, five-spice powder, black pepper, and white sugar.

   Tip: Ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed over the ingredients.
2. 2Massage and Marinate Ribs

   

   Put on gloves and thoroughly mix and massage the ribs with all the marinade ingredients, vegetables, and aromatics to ensure every piece is evenly coated.

   Tip: Massaging helps the meat absorb the flavors more deeply.
3. 3Seal with Vegetable Oil

   

   Pour a layer of vegetable oil over the mixed pork ribs to seal the surface, locking in moisture and flavor during marination.

   Tip: The oil layer acts as a barrier to keep the meat hydrated as it marinates.
4. 4Arrange on Oven Rack

   

   Take the marinated pork ribs out of storage and place them directly onto the oven rack, spacing them out evenly so heat can circulate.

   Tip: Arranging them on a rack allows heat to circulate freely around each piece.
5. 5Spray with Oil and Roast

   

   Spray the surface of the ribs on the rack with a little vegetable oil to lock in moisture, then place them into the oven to roast.

   Tip: A light spray of oil helps achieve a crispy exterior texture.
6. 6Season and Arrange on Rack

   

   Take the marinated pork ribs and place them directly onto the oven rack. Spray the surface of the ribs with a little vegetable oil to lock in moisture, then sprinkle the seasoning spices evenly over them.

   Tip: Spraying oil before and during seasoning helps the dry spices adhere better to the meat.
7. 7Flip and Continue Roasting

   

   After roasting for the first 20 minutes at 180 degrees, take the pork ribs out, use kitchen tongs to carefully flip them over to ensure even cooking, and prepare for final flavoring.

   Tip: Use kitchen tongs to flip the ribs gently so they do not break apart since they are already tender.
8. 8Add Final Seasoning and Finish

   

   Sprinkle barbecue seasoning and chili powder generously onto the flipped pork ribs, then return them to the oven to roast for another 20 minutes until they sizzle with oil and smell amazing.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of chili powder based on your preferred spice level, or keep some pieces plain for an original flavor.

Storage & Reheating

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