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    Home > Appetizers, Starters & Party Food

    Ultimate Salt and Pepper Ribs with Chilli Honey Drizzle

    Published: Sep 30, 2015 · Modified: Sep 28, 2020 by Nicky Corbishley

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    These Salt and Pepper Ribs with Chilli Honey Drizzle are fall-apart-tender with a light, crispy coating. Drizzled in a spicy, sticky sauce they're so delicious!

    These Salt and Pepper Ribs with Chilli Honey Drizzle are fall-apart-tender with a light, crispy coating. Drizzled in a spicy, sticky sauce they're so delicious!

    Why have I waited so long to make these Salt and Pepper Ribs with Chilli Honey Drizzle?

    I got the most amazingly meaty rack of ribs from the butcher when I made my last batch of Chinese sticky ribs, and since I was making them just for me and Chris, I froze half to use later.

    They've been in the freezer, taunting me ever since, until I finally got them out to serve with some fried rice.

    I decided to try something a little bit different, and went with a crispy coating.  I still couldn't do without the sticky sauce though, so I made some to serve on the side.

    and whoah!

    They're so good.

    We have tender fall-apart pork, a salty-crisp coating, hot-but-sticky-sweet sauce, and a pile of garlicky-onions and chillies thrown over the top.

    I don't even need a side of rice when these things are in front of me!

    These Salt and Pepper Ribs with Chilli Honey Drizzle are fall-apart-tender with a light, crispy coating. Drizzled in a spicy, sticky sauce they're so delicious!

    I thought the sticky ribs I made previously were the best I ever tasted, but these Salt and Pepper Ribs with Chilli Honey Drizzle are right at the top with them.

    I cracked the rib (pun intended) code with my method of slow cooking for one layer of flavour, followed by frying for a second layer of flavour.
    Two rib recipes, two different and amazing results.

    Now I have a dilemma. Do I stick (probably very happily) with these two versions of ribs for the rest of my life? Or do I experiment with more recipes?

    It's like going on holiday.  You have the best holiday ever, but do you then go back to the same place for every holiday? Or do you risk disappoint and keep trying a new destination every year?

    We hardly ever go back to the same place twice.
    ......but I think I still need both of these rib recipes in my life.

    Dilemmas of this type are why I love my job 🙂

    18 months ago my biggest dilemma was trying figure out which IT global disaster recovery strategy would provide the lowest cost option to the business, whilst still achieving an acceptable level of risk. Now I'm obsessing over pork rib decisions.  I'm good with that 🙂

    The Salt and Pepper Ribs with Chilli Honey Drizzle Recipe:

    Salt and Pepper Ribs with Chilli Honey Drizzle

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    These ribs are fall-apart-tender with a light, crispy coating. Drizzled in a spicy, sticky sauce they're so delicious!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time 5 hrs
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 6 ribs
    Calories 542 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    Slow cooked ribs:

    • 1 ¼ kg meaty pork ribs - about 5 or 6 ribs - in one piece
    • 1 litre hot chicken/veg stock
    • 1 thumb sized piece of ginger - peeled and finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic - peeled and chopped in half
    • 1 tbsp. rice wine
    • 1 tbsp. caster sugar

    Rub:

    • ¾ tsp salt
    • 1 ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
    • 3 heaped tbsp cornflour/cornstarch
    • ¼ tsp chinese five spice
    • 2 tbsp cold water
    • 1 cup vegetable oil - or other tasteless frying oil

    Chilli honey drizzle:

    • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger - peeled and minced
    • 4 tbsp honey
    • 3 tbsp soft brown sugar
    • 4 tbps soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp sriracha

    Spicy topping (optional) :

    • Small bunch spring onions sliced on the diagonal
    • 1 green chilli - chopped finely
    • 1 red chilli - chopped finely
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 2 cloves garlic

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Add all the slow cooked rib ingredients the slow-cooker/crockpot and cook for 4-5 hours on medium or 6-7 hours on low (alternatively, place in a large pan, bring to the boil, then place a lid on, and cook on a low heat for 3½ hours. If you do cook on the hob, then check a couple of times during the last hour of cooking, and top up with a little more water if required)
    • Turn off the heat and drain the pork. The cooking liquor is no longer needed, and can be discarded (or used as a great stock for soup).
    • Leave the ribs to cool for 30 minutes, then carefully chop the pork into individual ribs (the meat will fall off the bone if you're not careful enough).
    • Make the rub by mixing the salt, pepper, cornflour and Chinese five spice together in a large bowl. Add in the ribs and dust them in the rub. Then push the ribs to one side of the bowl and add the water to any rub that is left in the bottom of the bowl. Mix together to make a kind of creamy slurry, and mix it with the ribs. There won’t be much liquid (and the liquid doesn’t have to completely cover the ribs), but the dry rub along with a little of the wet slurry ensures you get a thin, light, crispy coating once cooked.
    • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the ribs. Cook on high for 10-15 minutes, carefully turning every 3-4 minutes until the ribs are cooked, golden and crisp.
    • Whilst the ribs are frying, add the ingredients for the drizzle to a small pan and bring to the boil. Give it a stir and turn off the heat. If you want it a little thicker, just boil for a few minutes longer.
    • Remove the ribs from the pan and place on a large plate, discard all but 1 tbsp of the oil (I carefully pour it into a bowl to cool, before discarding or reusing later) then throw the spring onions, chillies, salt and garlic into the hot pan. Cook whilst for 1-2 minutes, then sprinkle over the ribs.
    • Serve the ribs with the warm chili-honey drizzle.

    ✎ Notes

    Nutritional Information is per rib.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 23gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 404mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 15.7mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1.6mg
    Keywords better than takeout, Fakeaway
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    These ribs are fall-apart-tender with a light, crispy coating. Drizzled in a spicy, sticky sauce they're so delicious!

    Hi I’m Nicky

    I love to cook and I want to share with you my favourite, delicious family friendly recipes. I want to inspire you to create fantastic food for your family every day.

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    1. trev treasure says

      January 23, 2022 at 2:05 am

      5 stars
      My friend followed this recipe and served me some of these ribs and they were absolutely delicious.

      I decided to try doing myself and in my enthusiasm I prepped way too many. How long will the chilli & honey drizzle keep for? Also, If I slow cook the ribs, can I then put in the fridge and fry following day or day after?

      Thanks

      TT

      Reply
    2. Damian Norton says

      April 09, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      Your videos are the reason I have now tried so many different dishes.
      You make it easy to follow and my family now think I’m great.
      At some point I may give you the credit 😂😂😂

      Reply
    3. Rick says

      March 19, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      Hi planning on making theses tomorrow, as tried a few of your recipes and they have all been delicious. Just a quick question, could only get ribs pre cut. Should I reduce the cooking time?

      Reply
    4. Chelsey says

      September 06, 2020 at 8:31 am

      5 stars
      Made these last night OMG soooo delicious! In fact so good I'm making them again tonight 🙂 thankyou!

      Reply
    5. Lorraine Harding says

      June 16, 2020 at 10:14 am

      This is by far the best ribs recipe. I made this for my husband and I we thought they were fab so I made them for a group of
      friends who were blown away with them.
      Lots of lovely comments... Resturant quality... best ever... these are delicious.
      So thank you for a great recipe which I will be using again and again.

      Reply
      • Chris Corbishley says

        June 16, 2020 at 10:21 am

        Thanks Lorraine,

        So happy to hear that everyone loved the ribs 🙂

        Thanks

        Chris & Nicky

        Reply
    6. Jon Dauncey says

      May 30, 2020 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      These are SO delicious!!

      I’m a massive foodie and LOVE Chinese food. These are by far the nicest ribs I have ever had. They are better than many I’ve had in china town as well.

      I haven’t even tried the honey drizzle. Ive slipped that the last few times and added a few extra chillis at the end.

      I’m so thankful to have read this recipe.

      Reply
      • Chris Corbishley says

        May 30, 2020 at 11:48 am

        Thanks Jon, That's high praise indeed. Really glad you enjoyed the ribs 🙂

        Chris & Nicky

        Reply
    7. Mark says

      October 24, 2019 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe .best 1 yet

      Reply
    8. Tom says

      May 21, 2018 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love your Asian recipes, these are so delicious, I could probably eat the whole lot to myself.

      Reply

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