Costillas Estilo Barbacoa China (Estilo Char Siu)

Ingredientes

• 4 pounds baby back ribs
• 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 3 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt (or 2-1/2 teaspoons table salt)
• 1 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chee hou sauce (or hoisin sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing cooking wine
• 2 tablespoons fermented red bean curd (use 1 cube plus 1 tablespoon liquid, see substitutions)
• 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring (see notes)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)
• A very small droplet of red food coloring (or about 1/2 tsp of the liquid from the red bean curd container)

Preparación

1. 1

   Make the marinade: In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients, breaking up the red bean curd cube. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cut the rack of ribs into 3 parts. This will make it easier to fit into a resealable bag for marinating, and also help with better flavor absorption.

3. 3

   Pour the marinade into the bag with the ribs, making sure everything is evenly coated. Seal and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours (12-16 hours is ideal).

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

5. 5

   Line a large baking pan with foil. Then place an oven-safe metal rack on top. Add a layer of just boiled hot water to the bottom of the pan. This will release steam and keep the ribs moist.

6. 6

   Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes. If needed, refill the pan with more hot water.

7. 7

   In a bowl, combine all the honey glaze ingredients, and melt in the microwave oven for a few seconds until thin.

8. 8

   Remove the ribs from the oven. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Then, brush with the honey glaze all over generously. Return to the oven for another 10-12 minutes total. During this time, brush with the glaze every 3-5 minutes or until the edges are charred, and the ribs are fully cooked through in the center.

9. 9

   Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy!