Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds country-style pork ribs
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon hot chili paste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Chinese hot mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- ⅓ cup Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ cup olive oil
- 5 cups coarsely chopped seedless watermelon
- 4 cups Sun Gold or cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, scallions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, chili paste, sesame oil, black pepper, and onion in a bowl.
- Coat the ribs with mustard powder and marinate in the mixture overnight.
- Make the dressing by toasting coriander seeds and combining them with vinegar, lime juice, shallot, honey, and olive oil.
- Pickle watermelon by tossing it with vinaigrette and chilling for one hour.
- Grill marinated ribs until charred and cooked through.
- Serve grilled ribs topped with pickled watermelon and tomato salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For maximum flavor, marinate the ribs overnight. Experiment with different herbs or spices to customize your dish. Ensure even cooking by maintaining medium heat on the grill.