Calling all football fans and foodies! Are you gearing up to take your Super Bowl Sunday spread to the next level? Look no further because we’ve got a mouthwatering recipe, written by our butcher, Brian, that will score big points with your taste buds. And guess what? It’s even easier to whip up with Hickory Nut Gap’s sale on St. Louis Ribs, discounted at a whopping 30% off for the big game day! The sale runs from February 7th, 2024, through February 11th, 2024 at the Farm Store, so grab your ribs just in time for the Super Bowl.
Ingredients:
- 1 Rack of Hickory Nut Gap St. Louis Style Ribs (cut into individual ribs)
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp Chinese Five Spice (homemade recipe below)
- ¼ cup Hoisin Sauce
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Water
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 Piece of Ginger (2” grated)
- 3 Gloves of Garlic (grated)
- 3 Green Onions
- 3 tbsp Canola Oil
- 1.5 cups Water
Chinese 5 Spice (makes about ¼ cup):
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 1.5 tsp Fennel Seeds (ground)
- 5 Whole Star Anise (ground)
- 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns (ground)
- 1 tsp Cloves (ground)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ¼ cup water, honey, brown sugar, and 1 tsp of the Chinese five spice.
- Add grated ginger and garlic, and the white portion of the green onion, loosely chopped. Finely chop green portion of green onions for a garnish.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes. Set aside until ribs are cooked.
- Preheat large pan on the stove on medium-high heat.
- Season and Brown the Ribs:
- Cut ribs individually.
- Season ribs all over with salt and 1 tbsp of the Chinese 5 spice.
- Add canola oil to preheated pan, then add ribs. Turn them occasionally for even browning. Cook ribs until they are nicely browned all over.
- Slow Cook the Ribs:
- Add 1.5 cups of water to the pan and cover to braise the ribs. Reduce heat to low and cook until ribs are tender, approximately 1.5 hours. Check the liquid occasionally and add more if necessary to prevent pan from drying.
- Glaze the Ribs:
- Once ribs are tender, remove the lid and add the sauce mixture. Continue to cook the ribs with the lid off, tossing them to coat evenly.
- Cook until the sauce reduces and tightens up, creating a sticky glaze on the ribs.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the ribs immediately, topped with finely chopped green onions.
With this recipe, you’ll have your guests cheering for more! Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or a full-blown party, these sticky St. Louis Ribs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget to take advantage of our Super Bowl Sunday sale at the Farm Store and stock up on ribs for a delicious game day feast. Let’s kick off the celebration with great food and even greater company!