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Sweet-Chili Spare Ribs Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 lbs pork spare ribs
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Cooking brush

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. In a bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the spare ribs on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Brush the sweet chili sauce mixture generously over the spare ribs.
6. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil.
7. Bake the spare ribs for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
8. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 30 minutes or until the spare ribs are golden brown and tender.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
10. Serve and enjoy!


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 2 hours
Temperature:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4 people.

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 480
- Total fat: 30g
- Saturated fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 1230mg
- Total carbohydrates: 24g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 22g
- Protein: 26g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pork spare ribs can be substituted with beef spare ribs or chicken wings.
- Sweet chili sauce can be substituted with sriracha sauce or hoisin sauce.
- Soy sauce can be substituted with tamari sauce or coconut aminos.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Rice vinegar can be substituted with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Garlic can be substituted with garlic powder or onion powder.
- Ginger can be substituted with ground ginger or ginger paste.

Variations:
- Add chopped scallions or sesame seeds as a garnish.
- Grill the spare ribs instead of baking them.
- Marinate the spare ribs overnight for a more intense flavor.
- Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the sweet chili sauce mixture to make it thicker and stickier.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a cooking brush to evenly coat the spare ribs with the sweet chili sauce mixture.
- Make sure to cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil to keep the spare ribs moist and tender.
- Let the spare ribs rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover spare ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the spare ribs on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the spare ribs on a platter with a side of steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Garnishes:
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds

Pairings:
- Steamed rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Coleslaw
- Grilled corn

Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Coleslaw
- Grilled corn

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the spare ribs are too dry, brush them with more sweet chili sauce mixture before serving.
- If the spare ribs are too salty, reduce the amount of soy sauce in the sweet chili sauce mixture.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the spare ribs to an internal temperature of 145°F to ensure they are safe to eat.

Food history:
- Sweet chili sauce is a popular condiment in Thai cuisine, made from chili peppers, vinegar, sugar, and garlic.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, spicy, tangy, savory

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the spare ribs hot and fresh out of the oven.

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Region: Thai

Taste: Spicy, Sweet, Tangy, Savory, Aromatic