Black Beans Ribs with Green Onion

Recipe from Andrew Zimmern for the Cochon555 Culinary Competition and Cookbook

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Yield

10-12 servings

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. baby back ribs cut in ‘2-rib’ sections
• 4 tablespoons peanut oil
• 7 tablespoons Chinese salted black beans (not the seasoned variety)
• 4 tablespoons hoisin
• 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 10 whole smashed and peeled garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 8 tablespoons sugar
• 2/3 cup hot water
• 2/3 cup rice wine (or sake)
• 8 whole dried red chiles
• ½ cup minced scallion

Directions

1. Combine the salted black beans, garlic, soy, sugar, hoisin, oyster sauce and water.

2. Place a very large wok (or large cast iron pot or heavy enameled casserole) on high heat. Preheat for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add oil and swirl to cover the bottom half of the wok/pot. Add the scallions and chilies till wilted slightly and coated with oil.

4. Swirl the wok around again and add the ribs.

5. Toss occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes to cook and char evenly.

6. BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCORCH, but you do want to put a nice sear on these pieces of meat. Lower heat if needed to keep temperature correct.

7. Give the liquid seasoning blend a final stir and add to the wok/pot. Bring to a boil. Stir. and lower temperature to maintain a simmer.

8. Cover the wok and cook for 1 hour, simmering and stirring occasionally.

9. Remove from heat.

10. Pour off sauce and skim any fat through a colander or sieve into a mixing cup.

11. Pour sauce back over ribs and SLOWLY simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.

12. Sauce should reduce to a rich consistency.

13. Serve ribs on a platter. Garnish with more minced scallion and serve, ideally with steamed rice and stir-fried broccolini.