grilled pork ribs

Packed full of amazing flavors like fish sauce, soy sauce, peanuts, cilantro among other awesome ingredients, these Thai BBQ Pork Spare Ribs are also so incredibly easy to make! Marinaded and then slow cooked, these pork spare ribs are perfectly juicy and tender.

Thai BBQ Pork Spare Ribs

5-6 lbs. Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork Spare Ribs

peanuts (optional for garnish)

tbsp. Thai red curry paste

garlic

tbsp. rice vinegar

tbsp. fish sauce

soy sauce

coconut sugar

cilantro (minced)

peanut butter

brown sugar

tomato paste

tsp. rice vinegar

tbsp. chili garlic sauce

Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and add the ribs, flipping to make sure the surface of the meat is covered. Let sit in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight (preferred).

Combine all the BBQ sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Heat the grill to 250 degrees. Wrap the marinated ribs tightly with aluminum foil (use several layers of foil to prevent leakage) and place on the grill.

Cook for 2 1/2 hours at about 250 degrees, flipping every 30 minutes to keep the ribs juicy.

Remove the ribs from the grill and take the foil off. Turn the grill up to 400 degrees.

Brush the Thai BBQ sauce over the ribs and place them directly on the grill. Cook for about 7-10 minutes per side, or until sauce has caramelized.

Remove from the grill, slice with a cleaver or kitchen shears, and serve brushed with additional BBQ sauce and crushed peanuts.

Thai grilled BBQ pork spare ribs are delicious and flavorful for any occasion. These succulent pork ribs are marinated in an umami and sweet sauce made from Thai spices, soy sauces, sugar, and garlic. They are then grilled to perfection until tender, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone delicious.

Thai Grilled BBQ Pork Spare Ribs

peppers

cilantro

pork spare ribs

fish sauce

oyster sauce

sweet dark soy

sugar

lime juice or rice vinegar

oil,

Blend fish sauce, oyster sauce, sweet dark soy sauce, sugar, garlic, cilantro, white pepper, and lime juice in a spice grinder or small food processor. Use a mortar and pestle to pound the garlic, cilantro, and white pepper into a rough paste in a food processor, and spice grinders are available. Then add the remaining ingredients (the sauces) to the paste in the mortar. *If your rib racks are not separated, use a sharp knife to slice the ribs on a cutting board. Wash the ribs with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the membrane before marinating. See the FAQ section below.

Place the pork spare ribs in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the ribs, then cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before refrigerating the meat. A deep dish, baking sheet, or large resealable plastic bag is also great for marinating the meat. If using a Ziploc bag, seal the bag and massage the marinade into the ribs. Let the ribs marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Remove the marinated ribs from the refrigerator, and turn the ribs a couple of times to get the marinating sauce to cover each individual rib, especially on the meaty side.  Let sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before grilling. 10 minutes before grilling, preheat the grill to medium-low heat.

Place ribs on the hot grill. Do not discard the remaining marinade. We'll use the reserved marinade to brush on the meat while grilling for extra flavor and tenderness. 

Grill the ribs over medium-low for about 25-30 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. If the meat gets dry and looks darkened, move those pieces to the side from indirect heat. Use the extra sauce or the oil to baste on the meat as you go along. 

Once the meat is fully cooked, remove the spare ribs from the grill to a large serving platter. Serve the Thai grilled BBQ pork spare ribs hot with your favorite sides. Have plenty of paper towels ready to wipe your fingers! Enjoy!

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