Braised Baby Back Ribs 烧排骨

Happy New Year! I made this baby back ribs for my new year eve and new year party. This recipe can always make tender and juicy baby back ribs. I got this recipe from my friend Chef Joe and it is easy to make. But it will need a few hours cooking time in oven. Great party food!

To marinade the baby back ribs:

Ingredients: (8lbs ribs) 10-12 servings with around 4-5 ribs per servings 

2 tsp Dried Thyme

6 tsp paprika

2 tsp Dried oregano

4 tsp garlic powder

4 tsp salt

4 tsp sugar

4 tsp ground black pepper

4 tsp chicken bouillon powder (optional)

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well and then rub on ribs. Cover up with cling wrap and put in fridge overnight. (Pic 1)

To cook the ribs:

Ingredients: (Pic 2)

2 Carrots (chopped into pieces)
1 big onion (cut into small slices)
4 cloves of garlic
1 shallot (cut into slices)
5 sticks of celery (chopped into pieces)
1L broth (chicken/vegetable/pork)
pinch of Salt and pepper
2 bay leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350C
2. Seared baby back ribs in pan.(Pic 3) Put in deep oven roasting pan. Set aside. 
3. Sauteed garlic, shallots and onion in pan. Add carrots and celery. Stir and add salt and pepper. (Pic 4) Then add broth and bay leave. (Pic 5) Cover and heat until boiled. 
4. Transfer vegetable and broth to baby back ribs that already placed in deep oven roasting pan. Make sure broth is enough to just cover all ribs. (Pic 6) 
5. Cover pan with foil and put in oven. Bake for 3 hours.