Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs
Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs showcase tender pork infused with soy, ginger, garlic, and aromatic five-spice, roasted low and slow for succulence, then finished at high heat for a lacquered, caramelized exterior. The result is savory-sweet ribs with warm spice and subtle sesame notes—perfect for a cozy dinner or weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine soy sauce, white wine vinegar, sesame oil, honey, five-spice powder, garlic, and ginger in a large storage bag and shake until well mixed.
- 2
Add ribs to the marinade; refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 4
Remove the ribs from the marinade and place them in a roasting pan; cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- 5
Cook the ribs for one hour, turning occasionally.
- 6
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
- 7
Remove the foil from the pan and bake for an additional 20 minutes, turning once, until the ribs are nicely browned.
- Calories 1036.21 kcal High 52%
- Protein 66.01 g Good Source 132%
- Carbohydrate 11.57 g 4%
- Total Fat 79.4 g High 102%
- Saturated Fat 32.74 g High 164%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 222.26 mg High 74%
- Sodium 1874.92 mg High 82%
- Dietary Fiber 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 8.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.94 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 4.53 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 10.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Five Spice, Ground Ginger, Honey, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 1036.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Five-Spice, Ground Ginger, Honey, Minced Garlic, Pork Ribs Dish. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1036.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs healthy?
- Chinese Five Spice Spare Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 1036.21 calories and 66.01 g of protein, or 132% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1874.92 mg (82% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 32.74 g (164% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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