Vietnamese Style Baby Back Ribs Recipes

THAI-STYLE BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Build a fire in your grill; when the coals are all covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium-low (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 7 seconds), you're ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium-low.)
• Sprinkle the ribs generously with salt and pepper, place them on the grill directly over the coals, and cook until a peek inside shows that the meat no longer has any pink at the center, about 10 to 12 minutes per side.
• When the rib racks come off the grill, cut them into individual ribs and place in a large bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients, toss to coat, season with more salt and pepper if needed, and serve.

BANH MI BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place ribs in a large roasting pan. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulbs, but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulbs, exposing individual cloves; add to roasting pan. Add orange; cover pan with heavy-duty foil and seal tightly. Bake until tender, 2 to 2-1/2 hours, brushing with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce halfway through cooking., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar and water. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cook until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool completely. Place carrots, radishes and green onions in a bowl; add brine. Refrigerate until serving., Prepare grill for medium direct heat. Carefully remove ribs from roasting pan; discard garlic and orange. Place ribs on grill rack; brush with some of the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Grill, covered, over medium heat until browned, 15-20 minutes, turning and brushing occasionally with sauce. Cut into serving size portions. Serve with pickled vegetables, toppings and remaining sauce.

ASIAN-SPICED BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Make the brine: Remove 3 wide strips zest from the orange with a vegetable peeler. Squeeze 3 tablespoons orange juice and set aside. Combine 2 strips of the zest, 4 cups water, 1/3 cup salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, the star anise, pickling spice and ginger slices in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from the heat and add 4 cups cold water; let cool to room temperature.
• Put the ribs meat-side down on a cutting board. Insert a paring knife between the membrane and the bones on one end, then loosen the membrane with your fingers and gently pull it off. Put the ribs in a roasting pan and pour the brine on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and grated ginger; cook 1 minute. Add the sherry, bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, the 3 tablespoons orange juice, the remaining 1 strip orange zest, the chicken broth, vinegar and soy sauce and simmer until reduced to about 1 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Set aside 1/4 cup sauce for serving; use the rest for brushing. (The sauce can be made up to 1 day in advance.)
• Prepare a grill for indirect heat: For gas, preheat to medium high, then turn off half of the burners and turn the other burners to medium low. For charcoal, once the coals ash over, push them to one side.
• Remove the ribs from the brine and pat dry. Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper and the cayenne in a bowl and rub on the ribs. Put bone-side down on the cooler part of the grill; cover and cook 1 hour. Brush with 1/2 cup of the sauce; cover and cook 1 more hour, brushing with more sauce during the last 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into ribs. Serve with the reserved sauce.

GRILLED VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS PORK RIBS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk the hot water, fish sauce, sugar, and oil together.
• To make the marinade, trim the lemongrass stalks, leaving about 6 inches from the bottom. Peel the outer leaves and use only the tender bulb. Slice them into rings first then use a very sharp knife to finely mince.
• Chop the shallots and scallions coarsely.
• Add the lemongrass, shallots, scallion, and pepper to the liquid mixture and whisk to combine.
• Place the slab of ribs with the meat side facing the bottom of a baking pan and pour the marinade over it. Cover and let it marinade overnight or at least 8 hours in the refrigerator.
• When ready to grill, remove the slab from the fridge while you prepare the grill. Set up the charcoal grill by placing coals on one side and lighting them. Rake the coals to create a flat even bed to create an even steady heat zone.
• Once the coals have burned down to about 375 degrees F, place the meat over the coals to sear for a minute on each side.
• Move the meat to the opposite side lined with heavy duty foil and cook for about 90-100 minutes, basting every now and then with the marinade and flipping it.
• Let the ribs rest for 15 minutes before slicing between each ribs. Serve immediately with jasmine rice and your favorite vegetables.

VIETNAMESE-STYLE BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Place ribs on a sheet pan and coat both sides with salt and peppercorns.
• Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Remove ribs from refrigerator and cut into 2-rib sections.
• In a deep baking pan or braising pot, stir together coconut juice, broth, garlic, fish sauce and sugar.
• Add ribs.
• Place a piece of parchment paper directly on top of the ribs and braising liquid.
• Cover pan with a lid or wrap tightly with foil.
• Cook until the meat is very tender and falls off of the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. (If using hardboiled eggs, add them to the pot during the last 20 minutes of cooking.)
• Serve on a bed of leafy greens, if you like, with braised hardboiled eggs.

VIETNAMESE BRAISED BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• 1. Make the marinade: In a small bowl, put the shallots, lemongrass, soy sauce, fish sauce, chile paste, sugar, five-spice powder, garlic and ginger. Mix well.
• 2. Put the ribs in a deep baking dish or roasting pan and add marinade. Using your hands, coat ribs well. Let marinate, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours and preferably overnight, well wrapped. Bring back to room temperature before proceeding.
• 3. Heat oven to 450°F. Add 2 cups water to the pan, cover tightly with foil and place pan in oven. Cook for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F for 1 hour more. When done, the meat should be very tender, nearly but not quite falling off the bone. Remove cover and return to the oven for about 15 minutes until the ribs are nicely browned.
• 4. Remove ribs from pan. Pour pan juices into a saucepan and skim fat. Reduce over high heat until somewhat thickened, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, divide ribs with a sharp knife and pile them onto a platter.
• 5. Serve with cooked white rice and pan juices. Garnish with scallions, cilantro and mint sprigs.

SLOW-COOKER VIETNAMESE BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Stir together shallots, fish sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add spareribs; toss to coat. Cover and cook on low 7 hours.
• Preheat oven to broil, with rack 4 inches from element. Transfer ribs to a rimmed baking sheet, meat-side up. Broil until browned, 4 minutes. Pour juices from slow cooker through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan; discard solids. Bring to a boil, then cook until syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Brush some glaze onto ribs.
• Combine carrots, cabbage, lime juice, mint, oil, and remaining 2 teaspoons honey. Season with salt and pepper. Serve ribs, with slaw and remaining glaze alongside.