Hoisin-Miso Chinese Spare Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs coated in a umami-rich hoisin-miso glaze, grilled to caramelized perfection. This japanese-inspired grilling ready in about 170 minutes pairs pork spare ribs, hoisin sauce, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 515 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork spare ribs
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Trim excess fat from ribs and cut into 3-inch portions. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- Step 2: Place ribs in a shallow dish, pour 3/4 of the sauce over them, and rub to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Step 3: Preheat grill to low (300°F). Place ribs on the grill, skin-side up, and cook for 45 minutes, basting with remaining sauce every 15 minutes until sauce is sticky and ribs are tender.
- Step 4: Increase heat to medium (375°F) and grill for 5 minutes per side to caramelize the glaze. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with extra sauce for dipping.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hoisin-Miso Chinese Spare Ribs take to make?
Total time is about 170 minutes (120 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hoisin-Miso Chinese Spare Ribs?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork spare ribs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hoisin-Miso Chinese Spare Ribs?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hoisin-Miso Chinese Spare Ribs for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hoisin-Miso Chinese Spare Ribs?
Japanese grilling like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
