Best Hunan Smoked Beef Ribs Recipes

HAWAIIAN STYLE BEEF SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Blend the hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, sambal, sesame oil, sugar and garlic in a food processor. Toss the ribs with the marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high. Cook the ribs for 2 minutes per side.

HUNAN BEEF

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with the baking soda, water and oyster sauce. Massage these ingredients into the beef until any liquid has been absorbed by the meat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Lightly dredge all of the beef slices in cornstarch. Set aside until ready to fry.
• Slice all the fresh peppers crosswise into thin slices on the diagonal. Set aside the dried red peppers. Do not break them open or chop unless you want a very spicy Hunan Beef!
• Stir the sugar into 2 tablespoons of hot water until dissolved. Add the Chinese black vinegar, soy sauce, and ground white pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
• Heat your wok over high heat until smoking. Spread ⅓ cup oil around the wok, and sear the beef in three batches on both sides until browned and slightly crispy on the outside. Be sure the wok and oil are hot each time you add a batch of beef.
• Drain the crispy beef by moving it up to the side of the wok. The oil will drain to the bottom and you can then transfer the beef to a sheet pan or plate. No need for paper towels or wire racks!
• After frying the beef, leave about 2 tablespoons of the oil in the wok, and remove any excess. If your wok got burned in the frying process, this is a good time to wash it. While you want the beef flavor from frying, you definitely don't want burned bits in the stir-fry if you got carried away with the heat during frying.
• Set the wok over medium heat. Add the sliced ginger and fry until caramelized, about 30 seconds.
• Next, add the shallots. Continue to fry for another 30 seconds, and add the fresh peppers (except for the red holland or fresno peppers). Turn the heat up to high and stir-fry for 1 minute to get a nice sear on the peppers.
• Clear a section on the bottom of the wok, and add the dried chili peppers. Let them toast in the oil for 20 seconds. (If you want your dish spicier, add the dried chili peppers earlier, along with the shallots.)
• Next, pour the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok. Add the sliced garlic, fermented black beans, and the red Holland or Fresno peppers. Stir-fry for another 30 to 60 seconds on high heat.
• Next, add the fried beef and pour over the pre-prepared sauce. Maintain the highest heat possible and stir-fry everything together for 20 seconds. Add the scallions. Continue to stir fry until most--if not all--of the sauce has evaporated.

HUNAN SMOKED BEEF RIBS

Steps:

• To make the rub, combine all rub ingredients in a small bowl, and stir to combine evenly. Rub this mixture evenly all over the ribs using slight pressure of the hand to tear the micro fibers of the meat. Place the rubbed ribs in a large re-sealable bag and place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
• The next day prepare the sauce by combining the Hoisin sauce in a medium bowl; add the grated ginger, garlic, orange juice, sherry and sesame seeds.
• Strain the wood chips. Place 1 cup of dry wood chips on a large sheet of aluminum foil; mix in 2 cups of the wet until evenly distributed. Close the foil up loosely and make a sealed pouch. Pierce the pouch in several spots top and bottom. Repeat to make 3 pouches in total.
• Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature. Prepare barbecue by removing grates, placing a drip pan on one side of grill and place a smoke pouch on the other side. Replace the grates over the drip pan only.
• Preheat the grill for indirect cooling by leaving the 2 burners off under the drip pan and putting the heat on under the smoke pouch. Allow to heat to a temperature of 220F heat. Once smoke begins to form, lift the lid and place the ribs on the grill over the drip pan where there is no heat. Close lid and smoke for 2 1/2 hours, changing the smoke pouch when the smoke dissipates.
• After 2 1/2 hours, baste the ribs with the sauce. Close lid and continue to cook for 1 hour basting every 30 minutes. Ribs will be done when you can pull them from the bone with ease.
• Remove ribs from grill; loosely tent with foil and let rest for 20 minutes before cutting and serving. Serve with leftover Hunan sauce.