Hearty racks of ribs glistening under a glossy, deep reddish-brown glaze, charred tips peeking out. A generous heap of bright magenta slaw sits by, dotted with vibrant green spring onions and sesame seeds. Bottles of icy drink wink in the late afternoon sun.

Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs with Beet-Apple Slaw

Name: Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs with Beet-Apple Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 2 racks 2 racks of pork ribs, around 1 kg each; 4 medium 4 medium beets peeled and shredded; 2 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and shredded; 4 4 spring onions thinly sliced; ¼ cup ¼ cup of sesame seeds; ⅓ cup of hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons of Chinese five-spice powder, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 cloves of garlic crushed; juice of one lemon, 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of honey salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil, salt, and pepper

Sweet, spicy ribs paired with vibrant, tangy slaw.

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 90 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Barbecuing

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily recipe · November 12, 2024

A little about this dish

This unique dish marries the mouthwatering flavors of Chinese BBQ with the vibrant color and earthy sweetness of beet. Basted in a spicy-sweet glaze, and served with a tangy beet and apple slaw, this is an exciting twist on classic BBQ that is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients (for 4)

2 racks of pork ribs, around 1 kg each — 2 racks
4 medium beets — 4 medium — peeled and shredded
2 granny smith apples — 2 — peeled and shredded
4 spring onions — 4 — thinly sliced
¼ cup of sesame seeds — ¼ cup
⅓ cup of hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons of chinese five-spice powder, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 cloves of garlic — — crushed
Juice of one lemon, 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of honey — — salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil, salt, and pepper —

Preparation

Step 1 — 🐖 🌱 ⏰

Combine the ingredients for the marinade and evenly rub it on the pork ribs. Let it sit to marinate for at least 2 hours, overnight if you have the time.
Step 2 — 🔥 🍖 ⏳

Preheat your BBQ for indirect heat. Place the ribs bone-side down and cook for about 1.5 hours until tender. Remember to turn and baste with marinade every 20 minutes.
Step 3 — 🥗 🍎 🍋

Mix the shredded beet and apple in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the slaw dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the shredded fruit and vegetables and toss to combine.
Step 4 — 🍽️ 🥩 🥬

Plate the cooked ribs and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with a generous helping of the beet-apple slaw and a sprinkle of sliced spring onions.

A final fox tip

This dish pairs nicely with a crisp, Chinese Tsingtao beer. You can also adjust the spice level as per your taste by adding some crushed red pepper to the marinade. Don't forget to put on a pair of heat-resistant gloves when handling the ribs on the BBQ!