Ingredients
- 2 racks of pork baby back ribs (about 3 1/2 pounds each)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup five-spice powder
- 1 recipe Sweet Orange BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
- 1 recipe Crunchy Slaw, recipe follows
- Drizzle sesame oil
- Fresh sprigs cilantro
Directions
Season both sides of the ribs generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the ribs generously with the spice powder. Wrap each rack tightly in plastic wrap and then wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Place in the refrigerator and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring the ribs to room temperature. Place on a baking sheet and cook for 1 1/2 hours in the plastic wrap and foil. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving. Brush the ribs with the BBQ sauce. Slice into 2 rib sections. Mound the slaw in the center of each plate. Lay the rib sections next to the slaw. Drizzle the entire plate with sesame oil. Garnish with the cilantro.
SWEET ORANGE BBQ SAUCE:
- 2 (14-ounce) bottles tomato ketchup
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon Creole or whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, about 15 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Pulse 2 or 3 times. Will keep for 2 or 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Yield: about 1 quart
CRUNCHY SLAW:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound Napa cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1/2 pound red cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1/2 pound fresh spinach, cleaned, stemmed, and thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced red onions
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions, green part only
- 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the peanuts, stirring often, toast them for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, sesame oil, honey, chili paste, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Add the dressing and peanuts, toss to mix well and evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Keeps for 1 day before getting soggy. Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Photo: Five Spice Spare Ribs with Crunchy Slaw Recipe
















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By Revolution9
Woodland Hills, CA
on October 01, 2012
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This is for Emeril's Crunchy Slaw. I had to add a bit more diluted mayonnaise to cut the heat. I didn't have Chili Paste so I used some Thai Chili Sauce that had sesame oil in it. Wow, four alarm slaw! Adding some more mayo really balanced everything out. The roasted peanuts and shredded spinach really makes this special. Now the heat is subtle and the refreshing crunch of the cabbage, onions and peanuts take center stage.
By Shopinful Chef
Winter Park, FL
on December 24, 2011
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I just tried this recipe last night and I don't believe my husband has eaten so many ribs in one sitting. It has just enough spice to make it tasty. I put in foil (not plastic wrap and cooked about 2 hours but lowered the heat to 200 the last half hour. I opened up the individually wrapped ribs and put sauce on top then put back in oven for 10 minutes. Meat fell off the bones!! Everyone loved the sauce as well. A sweet spicy. I also made the coleslaw and it was a hit as well. Not too much Mayo as some recipes call for but just the right amount. The peanuts add a great flavor.
By rodf_5287548
Brandon, MB
on March 03, 2007
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I found thses to be fall off the bone delish
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