Chocolate and pork ribs is not so weird after all

Let’s just say I was extremely inspired by Jessie, The Hungry Mouse and her many creative ribs recipe that I wanted to try out some of my own. Since I simply love chocolate in anything (cookies, cakes, snacks, sandwiches, even as it is), why not try it with ribs?

So, I took the plunge and tried it out and this is the result…

Grilled chocolate sesame pork ribs

Grilled chocolate sesame pork ribs

It was juicy, rich with a tinge of sweetness and the sesame definitely gave it a special flavour. Something you’d like to get your hands dirty as you pick on the bones and nibble on the juicy bits. The best part is that it is very easy to prepare too!

Here’s the recipe for…

Grilled Chocolate and Honeyed Sesame Pork Ribs

Pork ribs, about 4 -5 ribs

Ingredients for sauce

3 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp chocolate sauce

2 tbsp garlic powder

A dash of pepper

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp honey + 1 extra tbsp to drizzle over the ribs after grilling

3 tbsp sesame seeds

1 lemon

Instructions

Place all the ingredients, except for the lemon and 1 tbsp honey, in a bowl

1. Place all the sauce ingredients, except for the lemon and 1 tbsp honey, in a bowl and mix.

Season the ribs with the mixed sauce

2. Season the ribs with the mixed sauce, make sure you coat the ribs evenly

Place the ribs on foil-covered tray

3. Place the ribs on foil-covered tray, you can let the ribs marinade for several hours in the fridge if you want

4. Before you grill the ribs, sprinkle it with sesame seeds (on both sides).

Squeeze some lemon juice over the ribs

5. Then, squeeze some lemon juice all over the ribs

Note: The lemon juice is to give it a slight lemony tang, so don’t overdo it.

6. Pop the ribs into the oven and grill it for about 15 minutes. Then take it out and turn it over. Grill for another 15 minutes and it should be done. Again, this actually depends on the type of oven and wattage you have. I used a microwave oven (900w) with a grill function so maybe that’s why it cooked faster. If you have a lower wattage oven, extend the grilling time. Just remember to check on it to make sure it’s not burning to a crisp!

Once it is done…you will get this!

Fabulously juicy, tasty and nicely browned ribs

Fabulously juicy, tasty and nicely browned ribs

Now’s the time to drizzle it with the remaining honey and serve hot!

So, what do you think?

I have always loved barbequed pork ribs and any grilled pork ribs but it is never easy to find in restaurants here. Now that I know it is so easy to prepare, I shall not need to look for great restaurants with wonderful ribs EVER.

How do you like your ribs?

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Comments: 9

  1. Jessie November 25, 2008 at 1:41 am

    Oh wow, Foong, these look a-ma-zing! YUM.

    +Jessie
    a.k.a. The Hungry Mouse

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  2. Reeni November 25, 2008 at 3:15 am

    I’m not a big rib eater but if I was these would be it!

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  3. Pureglutton November 25, 2008 at 8:50 am

    Hmm…chocs on pork ribs? Something new and worth trying šŸ™‚

    Pureglutton’s last blog post..Home-made Crispy Roast Pork

  4. 550ml jar of faith November 25, 2008 at 1:42 pm

    Amazing! Like a Mexican mole – they use chocolate liberally in their savoury dishes! With chillies! Love the abundance of sesame seeds on this though…

    550ml jar of faith’s last blog post..A pint, or five, Online Pub and Brussels Beer Cafe

  5. PenangTuaPui November 25, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    it is a challenge for you to mix 2 different style of thing togther in one dish….

    and u dare to put them into your mouth some more….. dun afraid kena food poisoning a?

    hee hee

    PenangTuaPui’s last blog post..Malay Food | Three ā€˜N’ Ikan Bakar

  6. Freya November 25, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    I have got to start making some of these savoury chocolate dishes!!

    Freya’s last blog post..A Cocoa Carrot Cake

  7. Foong November 26, 2008 at 1:22 am

    Jessie: Thanks but I still think your ribs recipes are really great too!

    Reeni: yep, we can never go wrong with chocolate in it!

    Pureglutton: Actually it does not taste weird at all and after the grilling, you can’t really taste a lot of the chocolate except for a hint of its flavours.

    550ml: yeah, I heard about those Mexican moles and am planning to find a great recipe to try one out.

    PenangTuapui: Eh, you forgot ah? I’m the one who could eat deepfried insects and worms woh…

    Freya: When you do, remember to share it with the rest of us!

  8. outdoor griller November 26, 2008 at 6:13 am

    I cook ribs differently and they always come out tender.If you want more recipes or if you want to take a look at the collection of tips I have for grilling you can visit http://www.cookingandgrillinoutdoors.com

  9. Alli411 November 27, 2008 at 12:29 am

    Looks delicious!
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