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Sweet Chili Ribs

Irresistible Sweet Chili Ribs That Melt in Your Mouth

These Sweet Chili Ribs are a crowd-pleaser, featuring tender pork ribs coated in a delicious sweet chili glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Feel free to replace it with any sweet BBQ sauce if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust the amount to suit your taste for milder flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Use soy sauce for a gluten-free alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Rice vinegar can be a great substitute.
For the Ribs
  • 2 pounds Pork Ribs (Baby Back or Spare Ribs) Make sure to remove the silver skin for optimal tenderness.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts (Chopped) Can be omitted if there are nut allergies.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (Chopped) Optional if you can’t find any.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Chili Ribs
  1. In a bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice. Whisk until smoothly blended. Generously brush this marinade over the pork ribs, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. On cooking day, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining sweet chili sauce, peanut butter, red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until warm and creamy.
  3. Remove the marinated ribs from the fridge and place them vertically in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
  4. Preheat your oven’s broiler to high. Transfer ribs onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush with half of the BBQ sauce and broil for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Remove the ribs from the oven, let them rest for a few minutes, then sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve with remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate the ribs overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven to maintain juiciness.

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