Jul 13 2026
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Sticky Ribs Recipe

Inspired by Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
Time3h
Serves2

½ rack of baby back pork ribs, soy-ginger hoisen sauce, green papaya slaw, white rice

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Ingredients

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Ribs

Green Papaya Slaw

White Rice

Method

Preparing the Ribs

  1. 1

    Make the Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, honey, rice vinegar, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Ribs

    Place the baby back ribs in a large ziplock bag or bowl. Pour the sauce over the ribs, seal the bag or cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for better flavor.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

  4. 4

    Cook the Ribs

    Place the marinated ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover with foil and bake for about 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender. Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to allow the ribs to caramelize.

Making the Slaw

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine shredded green papaya, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss well to combine and set aside.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 6

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, combine white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

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