Posted on 10/18/2024 11:22:39 AM PDT by PJ-Comix
I can't STOP thinking about it! No, not the upcoming election which I know I should be focused on. However, this morning my mind was entirely focused on something else entirely. My Char Siu Sweet Chinese ribs which have been marinating overnight in the refrigerator. All morning while trying to think of a video to produce only one image kept coming into my mind. The ribs. In fact I made several trips to the refrigerator simply to INHALE the intoxicating odor of the ribs marinating in a blend of exotic spices and sauces. My normal routine is to simply review dozens of stories and videos in the morning and then allow my subconscious mind create a video. That is the same method by which I wrote my humor columns and comix stories in the past. It's a great method because you let your subconscious mind do the heavy creative lifting while the conscious mind simply relaxes over cups of coffee. However, when the subconscious mind won't leave the subject of Chinese ribs, what could I do but share with you my obsession over these ribs.
The recipe is at the link below. If you have an air fryer then try it for yourself and then maybe you will understand where I am coming from when you wake up early in the morning to sniff in the alluring fumes from the marinating ribs you created the night before.
Air Fryer Char Siu Chinese Sweet Ribs
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If the Chinese have any claims to being a superior civilization it is because of their BBQ’d pork. Good Char Sui is the equal of anything
The result of THOUSANDS of years of recipe experimentation. When the Char Siu recipe says to use WHITE pepper, then do NOT use black pepper. I learned this lesson on my first batch when I used regular chicken bouillon instead of POWDERED chicken bouillon. It makes a YUUUUUGE difference.
How many Chinese does it take to make them?
Maybe things are different with a slow cooker but I use an air fryer like the chef in the video.
I still prefer the U.S. style pork BBQ ribs properly smoked. Leon’s in Chicago, Ribs ‘n’ Bibs if Leon’s is too dangerous. Little Miss Bar-B-Q here in Phoenix, Country’s in Columbus, GA. My hometown of Wallingford supposedly has a top tier place. I will have to try it, though I see nothing in Connecticut topping the departed Kansas City BBQ Heaven.
This is how they get you. Next thing you know, you end up like the woman in this video.
https://youtu.be/VEy5vIWCJLQ?si=aA_fIFGduFEN2BFI
Does it have to be pork ribs? What about beef ribs?
I dunno but I suspect St. Louis pork ribs are better for the air fryer because they have more fat. Also I think St. Louis spare ribs are better than Baby Back Ribs (which I consider to be overhyped) for the same reason in the air fryer.
Love to use chicken powder! And my husband only uses white pepper at home. Y’all should try it; it’s an entirely different taste than black pepper, but you still get some heat -— actually, a little more heat, but without the bite of black pepper.
Love Monty Python!
If you really want to try something, slow-cook/braise some short ribs until they are fork tender. Carefully, take them out to keep them whole, and let cool. When cool, pop them into the fridge to really firm up. I usually do this the day before I'll use them.
Take them out and while still cold, dip them in egg and then breadcrumbs (regular, panko, doesn't matter). Let them come up to room temp, and dip them in the breadcrumbs again just before deep frying.
It's a bit of a hassle, but well worth it.
I have not tried an air fryer. My son has a Ninja Foodi. He love’s it.
OK, I’ll try them!
Eating them now So good. So sooo GOOD!
I became a drunk after eating Jack Daniels Ribs...
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So if you haven't tried the recipe in this post, I strongly URGE you to do so. You get the most BANG for the buck since pork ribs are much less expensive than beef. I recommend that you buy regular pork ribs rather than St. Louis ribs since Pork Ribs ARE St. Louis ribs after you cut the boneless section (which I still use) away. My rack cost me only $1.99/lb.
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