Author Notes
Filipino food is a totally unappreciated in today's food world, which I personally find shocking. Filipino food is freaking GREAT—balanced, unique, and sassy. I made this recipe up after talking through a new Chicken Adobo recipe with a friend and is influenced heavily by that tasty stew. Except with more pork! The North Carolina-style BBQ sauce shines due to a few Filipino-inspired additions and pairs beautifully with a dry-turned-sticky spice rub. Serve in 2-bone portions with an asian spoon of sauce to dip in for a fab appetizer, or serve with coconut rice to make a fantastic entree. —Clair Gu
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Ingredients
- Ribs
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2
racks St. Louis or baby back ribs
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3 tablespoons
coarse sea salt
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2 teaspoons
ground white pepper
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1/2 cup
light brown sugar
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1 tablespoon
garlic powder
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4
dried bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon
freshly cracked black pepper
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1/2 cup
honey
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1 cup
pork or chicken stock
- BBQ sauce
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1 cup
spiced vinegar
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1 tablespoon
soy sauce
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2 tablespoons
light brown sugar
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2 tablespoons
ketchup
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1 tablespoon
sriracha sauce
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1 tablespoon
bourbon
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2 teaspoons
fish sauce
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1/4 teaspoon
ground star anise (or 5 spice powder)
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 teaspoon
black pepper
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juice and zest of 1 lime
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1 tablespoon
coconut milk (optional)
Directions
- Ribs
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Cut the ribs into 6 equal portions and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Set aside.
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In the bowl of a small food processor, combine the salt, white pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, and bay leaves. Pulse until bay leaves are a fine powder and everything is thoroughly combined.
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Spread the dry rub liberally all over the ribs, focusing on the meaty side. Place back on the baking sheet, meaty side up.
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Broil on high for 5 minutes or until the brown sugar starts to bubble and crack. Remove from the broiler, add 1/2c stock to the bottom of the pan, drizzle honey over the ribs, and roast at 275 for 3 hours, adding enough stock at 45 minute intervals to keep the bottom of the pan wet, but not covering the ribs. Lightly baste with BBQ sauce and roast another 30 minutes.
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Portion into 2-bone segments with sauce on the side and serve.
- BBQ sauce
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Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and whisk vigorously to combine. Be sure all the sugar has dissolved into the vinegar. Once dissolved, pour into a jar or squeeze bottle and set aside.
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