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Fall-Off-The-Bone Thai Style Sweet Chili Ribs

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 racks about 4 lbs baby back pork ribs
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Thai Sweet Chili Glaze
  • 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation and Slow Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs (the thin, papery layer).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a dry rub.
  3. Rub the spice mixture generously all over the ribs.
  4. Place each rack of ribs on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap tightly to create a sealed packet.
  5. Bake for 3 hours, or until the ribs are very tender.
Glazing and Finishing
  1. While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze: whisk together the sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it thicken slightly for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. After 3 hours, carefully unwrap the ribs and drain off any liquid. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Brush the ribs generously with the glaze and return them to the oven (uncovered) for 15-20 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 5 minutes, until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
Serving
  1. Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Slice the ribs between the bones, garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts, and serve immediately with extra lime wedges and any remaining glaze on the side.