Bon Bon Pork Ribs Thunder Bay Style
Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with these Bon Bon Pork Ribs Thunder Bay Style—a tantalizing fusion of sweet, savory, and umami flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. These tender, fall-off-the-bone pork baby back ribs are baked low and slow, then finished with a sticky, caramelized glaze made from brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and a kick of chili garlic sauce. Infused with the warm spice of fresh ginger and the tangy zing of rice vinegar, the glaze is thickened to perfection and brushed on the ribs before grilling or broiling for a smoky, charred finish. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these ribs are as visually stunning as they are mouthwatering. Perfect for dinner, backyard gatherings, or game day feasts, this recipe brings bold Thunder Bay-inspired flavors straight to your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Honey
- 0.25 cups Soy sauce
- 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 pieces Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.
Season the ribs generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Place the ribs on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover the sheet tightly with another layer of aluminum foil to seal.
Bake the ribs low and slow in the oven for 2.5 hours, or until they are tender and the meat is pulling away from the bones.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the Bon Bon glaze. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, ketchup, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil.
Bring the glaze to a simmer, stirring frequently, and let it cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the glaze mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the glaze has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and carefully uncover them.
Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
Brush a generous layer of the glaze over both sides of the ribs.
Grill or broil the ribs for 5-7 minutes, flipping once and brushing with more glaze as needed, until caramelized and slightly charred.
Remove the ribs from the grill or broiler, allow them to rest for 5 minutes, and then cut them into individual portions.
Garnish the ribs with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Serve hot with extra glaze on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.0 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.5 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1584 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.8 g | ||
| Protein | 96.8 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1292 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
