Chinese Food Recipes Boneless Spare Ribs

Deliciously Tender Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs – Sweet, Savory, and Perfectly Glazed!

Total Time: 35 minutes

Main Ingredients: Pork loin or shoulder, hoisin sauce, Chinese five-spice powder
Level: Beginner

Description:
These Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs are a quick and easy way to enjoy the classic flavors of Chinese cuisine at home. Made with tender pork loin or shoulder, they’re marinated in a savory-sweet blend of hoisin sauce and aromatic Chinese five-spice powder, then cooked to juicy perfection. In just 35 minutes, even beginners can create a dish that’s bursting with rich, sticky, and flavorful goodness. Perfect for weeknight dinners, lunch boxes, or as a star appetizer for gatherings.

Serving Tip: Pair with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or noodles for a complete Chinese-style meal.

These tender boneless ribs are marinated and baked to perfection, offering a perfect blend of savory and sweet. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, they deliver rich, comforting flavor in every bite.

The marinade features hoisin sauce and Chinese five-spice powder, creating a nuanced, aromatic profile inspired by traditional Chinese-style barbecue. The ribs develop a savory-sweet glaze that clings beautifully, while an optional touch of red food coloring gives the dish its characteristic, eye-catching hue. 

Get ready to savor the rich flavors of Chinese boneless spare ribs! These tender ribs are marinated and baked to perfection, delivering a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with guests, this dish offers a comforting, flavorful experience reminiscent of traditional Chinese barbecue.

The marinade features Chinese five-spice powder and hoisin sauce, giving the ribs aromatic depth and nuanced complexity. For the signature red hue often seen in takeout dishes, you can optionally add a touch of food coloring to the marinade.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is accessible even for beginners and brings the classic flavors of Chinese takeout right to your kitchen — all in just 35 minutes. Serve alongside steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to become a new favorite at your table.

 Ingredients for Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs

• Soy Sauce: Adds a rich, salty flavor that forms the base of the marinade and provides the signature umami depth of Chinese cuisine.

• Hoisin Sauce: Brings sweetness and complexity with its soybeans, garlic, and spice blend, making the ribs irresistibly flavorful.

• Dry Red Wine: Enhances the marinade with subtle acidity, tenderizes the meat, and adds a sophisticated depth of flavor.

• Sugar: Balances savory elements with a touch of sweetness and helps caramelize the ribs during cooking for a glossy glaze. Honey can be used as an alternative.

• Garlic (minced fresh): Infuses the marinade with a robust, aromatic taste that complements the sweetness and spices.

• Chinese Five-Spice Powder: A fragrant blend of star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and fennel seeds, delivering authentic Chinese flavor.

• Red Food Coloring (optional): Gives the ribs a classic red hue reminiscent of restaurant-style Chinese spare ribs. Purely for visual appeal and optional.

• Boneless Pork Shoulder Butt or Boneless Pork Loin: Tender, flavorful cuts ideal for boneless ribs. Pork shoulder (butt) is preferred for its juiciness, but pork loin also works for a leaner option.