Chili-Orange Country-Style Ribs

Asian-style spicy ribs with a touch of citrus sweet. Serve with Jicama and Orange Salad and Mustard New Potatoes.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 pounds country-style pork ribs
1 1/2 cups orange juice, or apple juice
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons brown sugar, firmly packed

Cooking Directions:

1. Place the ribs in a 4 to 5 quart Dutch oven. Add orange or apple juice and cover. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes or until tender.
2. Combine the chili sauce, hoisin sauce, orange rind, sriracha sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl.
3. Prepare medium-hot fire in charcoal grill or preheat gas grill to medium high.
4. Remove ribs from the Dutch oven and pat dry. Place ribs on grill and grill over medium hot fire 8 to 10 minutes or until glazed, turning once, and brushing with sauce.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 360 calories; Protein: 47 grams; Fat: 13 grams; Sodium: 450 milligrams; Cholesterol: 170 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Carbohydrates: 9 grams; Fiber: 0 grams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.