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Huli Huli Ribs

Huli Huli Ribs: Irresistibly Tender Hawaiian BBQ Delight

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Huli Huli Ribs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, tender pork ribs glazed to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 pounds Pork Ribs Baby back or spare ribs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can substitute with olive oil
For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Use homemade tomato sauce for a healthier option
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice Apple juice can be used as a substitute
Aromatic Additions
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Substitute with 1 tsp ground ginger if needed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Can replace with 1/4 tsp garlic powder per clove

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Brush

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and prepare two baking sheets lined with aluminum foil.
  2. Pat the pork ribs dry and coat with sesame oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
  4. Apply the sauce generously on both sides of the ribs and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Bake the marinated ribs on the baking sheets for 3 to 4 hours, rotating every hour.
  6. Check the ribs for doneness after 3 hours and continue baking if necessary.
  7. Let the ribs rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the ribs for a few hours or overnight and use freshly minced ginger and garlic.

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