Grilled Honey Lemongrass Pork Ribs

Step 1: Prep the Ribs

Clean the pork ribs with diluted salt water, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes to remove impurities, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into individual ribs or keep in manageable racks.

Step 2: Marinate the Meat

Combine minced lemongrass, garlic, shallots, 2 tbsp honey, 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce, 1.5 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp chili sauce, 1 tbsp annatto oil, and 0.5 tsp ground black pepper to form a rich marinade. Coat the ribs thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavor infusion.

Step 3: Grill the Ribs

Preheat an oven or air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes. Arrange ribs on the rack and grill at 180°C for 15-20 minutes. Remove, baste both sides with leftover marinade mixed with a drizzle of honey, flip, and grill at 190°C (375°F) for another 10-15 minutes until beautifully caramelized and aromatic.

Step 4: Serve

Transfer the golden ribs to a serving plate. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or scallion oil if desired. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice, sliced cucumbers, and fresh herbs.