Chinese Country-Style Pork Ribs w/ Diced New Potatoes, Buttered Corn, and…

May 9, 2012 at 5:07 PM | Posted in baking, diabetes, diabetes friendly, grilling, potatoes, ribs, vegetables | 3 Comments
Tags: Barbecue, Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread, Hoisin sauce, Kroger, Onion, Pork ribs, Potato, Sea salt

Today’s Menu: Chinese Country-Style Pork Ribs w/ Diced New Potatoes, Buttered Corn, and Whole Grain Bread

Tried a new recipe for dinner tonight, Chinese Country-Style Pork Ribs. I saw the recipe in an issue of Taste of Home and it sounded delicious! I’ll leave the original recipe and Taste of Home recipe link at the end of the post. I made one addition and changed one thing from the original recipe. I also added 2 teaspoons of Chinese 5 Spice to the seasoning and I baked the ribs instead of putting them in the microwave before grilling them. I purchased the ribs from our local Kroger. I seasoned the ribs with Sea Salt, Onion Powder, and Chinese 5 Spice and I then baked the ribs for 40 minutes at 400 degrees, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, I combined 1/2 cup chili sauce, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper bringing it to a boil. Reduced the heat and simmered uncovered, for 5-8 minutes until it was slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

Moisten a paper towel with Pam Grill Spray; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grilled the ribs,  covered, over

Hot off the grill!

medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side, basting with sauce and turning occasionally. These came out fantastic! Tender and just bursting with flavor! Excellent recipe and the sauce is incredible.

For sides we had Margaret Holmes Buttered Corn, Boiled Diced New Potatoes, and Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert later a Smart One’s Fudge Brownie Chocolate Sundae.

Chinese Country-Style Pork Ribs

8 Servings

Ingredients

4 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs (1-1/2-in. thick)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

*Place the ribs, water, Liquid smoke if desired and onion powder in a
3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20
minutes or until meat is tender.
*Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or
until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
*Drain ribs. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using
long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill ribs,
covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until
browned, basting with sauce and turning occasionally. Yield: 8
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 284 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 423 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 26 g protein.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Chinese-Country-Style-Pork-Ribs