How to Make Boiled & Baked Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Whether you're firing up the grill for a summer barbecue or looking for a cozy meal to enjoy in the winter, ribs are a timeless crowd-pleaser. While many people associate ribs with grilling, boiling and baking them is another delicious and foolproof method that yields incredibly flavorful and succulent results.

Boiling the ribs first may seem counterintuitive to achieving a deliciously tender and...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (2 pound) slab baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Prepare ribs: Mix 2 1/2 quarts water, rice vinegar, onion, garlic, salt, five-spice powder, chili flakes, and bay leaves in a large pot. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Place ribs in broth; return to a simmer, then turn heat to low and cook for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Prepare glaze: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, mustard, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, and five-spice powder in a large bowl.
  • Remove ribs from broth and transfer into the bowl with soy sauce glaze; toss to coat.
  • Transfer glazed ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Reserve extra glaze for brushing.
  • Bake ribs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn ribs and brush with more glaze. Cook 15 to 20 more minutes, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze if desired. Remove and serve.
  • Nutrition

    466 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 3592mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 439mg