Steamed Cantonese-Style Pork Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Juicy pork spare ribs steamed gently with fermented black beans and aromatic spices, a classic Cantonese dim sum favorite. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs pork spare ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, finely grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork spare ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed and roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb pork spare ribs cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 tbsp chopped fermented black beans, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the marinated ribs and sear for 2 minutes, just to lock in flavors, then transfer the ribs and marinade to a shallow heatproof dish.
Step 3: Add 2 tbsp water to the dish, cover tightly with foil, and place in a steamer over boiling water. Steam for 25-30 minutes until the ribs are tender and juicy.
Step 4: Remove from the steamer and serve immediately, spooning any residual sauce over the ribs for maximum flavor.