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Ingredients
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Baby Back Ribs
Method
Cooking Instructions
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Prepare the Ribs
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Rinse the baby back ribs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the ribs with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Make the Szechuan BBQ Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ground Szechuan peppercorns, chili paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 3
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Slowly add this to the simmering sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
Bake the Ribs
Place the seasoned ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cover the ribs with another piece of foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
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