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Thai Style Sweet Chili Ribs

Thai Style Sweet Chili Ribs That Melt in Your Mouth

Experience the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of Thai Style Sweet Chili Ribs, perfect for dinner gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Marinating Time 12 hours
Total Time 20 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce or sriracha for extra heat
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste add less for a milder taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce or Soy Sauce use soy for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or Rice Vinegar
BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce base sauce
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter or tahini for nut-free
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce or Soy Sauce for umami
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or Rice Vinegar
Ribs
  • 3 pounds Pork Ribs (Baby Back or Spare Ribs) remove silver skin for tenderness
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts (chopped) for topping
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped) or green onions as substitute

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a sealed container, combine sweet chili sauce, red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice. Generously brush this marinade over the ribs and let rest in the fridge overnight.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together sweet chili sauce, peanut butter, red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Arrange marinated ribs vertically in the slow cooker. Set on low and cook for 6-8 hours until tender.
  4. Transfer cooked ribs to a baking sheet. Brush half of BBQ sauce over ribs and broil for 3-5 minutes until bubbling.
  5. Sprinkle ribs with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve with remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, consume ribs within a few days. Reheat gently to maintain tenderness.

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