Sticky Hoisin Pork Ribs with Buns & Cucumber
Tender pork ribs glazed in a tangy-sweet hoisin sauce, served on steamed buns with crisp cucumber and scallions. A complete weeknight meal that looks showier than it tastes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 640
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare), cut into 2-inch segments
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 whole scallions, sliced thin
- 1 whole cucumber, sliced into thin rounds or batons
- 8 whole steamed buns (mantou or bao buns, warmed)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Working in two batches, sear the rib segments without moving until edges brown, 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk hoisin, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil until smooth.
- 4
Return all ribs to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and toss to coat evenly.
- 5
Cook over medium heat, stirring and turning ribs every 2 minutes, until sauce reduces and coats ribs glossily, 6–8 minutes.
- 6
Serve ribs on steamed buns with cucumber slices and scallions alongside or stuffed inside.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- small bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon or tongs
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