Chinese-style beef ribs
Slow cooked and then barbecued to perfection
4
Serves
10 mins
Prep Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
These barbecue beef finger ribs are a delicious twist on traditional festive fare. Infused with the warming, aromatic flavours of Chinese five spice, they bring a unique, savoury touch to your Christmas or holiday table.
Slow-cooked to tender perfection then grilled on the barbecue and glazed with a smoky barbecue sauce, these ribs offer a mouthwatering balance of spice and sweetness. Perfect for sharing with loved ones during this special time of year. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or enjoying a cozy meal at home, these finger ribs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
If you can't get ahold of finger ribs, short ribs are the perfect substitute.
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Ingredients
Beef ribs
600g Quality Mark beef finger ribs
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1 tsp sea salt
black pepper
2 Tbsp Chinese five spice
2 Tbsp soy sauce
½ cup beef stock
To serve
Barbecue Sauce
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spring onion
chopped
sesame seeds
Method
For the beef ribs
1
Preheat the oven to 140ºC.
2
In a large bowl season the ribs with salt, a generous grind of black pepper and the Chinese five spice, ensuring they are well coated.
3
Place the ribs into an oven proof dish that fits them snugly in one layer.
4
Pour over the soy sauce and the beef stock.
5
Cover the dish tightly with a double layer of tin foil and place into the oven to cook for 4 hours, until the meat is meltingly tender.
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6
Remove the ribs from the tray, and allow them to cool. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days until you are ready to finish cooking them and serve.
7
To finish the ribs, heat a barbecue on a medium to low heat.
8
Grill the ribs on the bbq gently to crisp them up and render any remaining excess fat.
9
Be careful not to burn them, a lower heat is important here.
10
When the ribs are nice and crispy on the outside, remove them from the heat and brush with barbecue sauce.
11
Serve sprinkled with chopped spring onions, fresh chilli, sesame seeds and extra barbecue sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information per Serving (200g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 4 serves and is for the beef ribs only. It does not include the barbecue sauce, spring onion or sesame seeds to serve.
Energy
1031kJ (246 kcal)
Protein
33.0g
Total Fat
11.1g
Saturated Fat
4.4g
Carbs
2.3g
Dietary Fibre
2.0g
Sodium
1399mg
Iron
3.3mg
Zinc
6.1mg
Vitamin B12
1.1µg
