Orange and Soy-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Orange and Soy-Glazed Baby Back Ribs is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place ribs, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a large pot; add water to cover completely.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace ribs, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a large pot; add water to cover completely.
Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer.
Cover with lid ajar; cook until ribs are tender, about 2 hours.
Drain ribs; set aside for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; add remaining 3 teaspoons cumin seeds and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes.
Toast lightly until fragrant, about 30 seconds; add remaining 6 minced garlic cloves and white and pale-green scallions.
Sauté until just soft, about 2 minutes.
Add remaining 1/2 cup soy sauce, orange juice, and honey.
Bring to a boil and cook until sauce is thick, 12-15 minutes.
Preheat broiler.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Place ribs on prepared sheet; brush with sauce.
Broil until sauce bubbles, 2-3 minutes.
Turn, brush with additional sauce, and broil until ribs are heated through and sauce is bubbling, 2-3 minutes longer.
Transfer to a platter.
Drizzle with remaining sauce.
Sprinkle dark-green scallions and citrus zest over.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.