Sauces

Asian Hoisin Glaze

General

hoisin, soy, sesame, sweet-umami — sticky Asian ribs glaze

When to apply

last 20 minutes, 2–3 thin layers — builds a lacquered sticky surface

Ingredients & recipe

Hoisin Sauce4 tbsp
Soy Sauce30 ml
Honey2 tbsp
Rice Vinegar15 ml
Sesame Oil1 tsp
Garlic Powder0.5 tsp
Ground Ginger0.5 tsp

tbsp = tablespoon / cucchiaio · ml = milliliters / millilitri · tsp = teaspoon / cucchiaino

Preparation

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until combined.
  2. Heat gently if hoisin sauce is thick and difficult to mix.
  3. Apply with a brush in 2–3 thin layers during the final 20 minutes.
  4. Keeps refrigerated up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Hoisin sauce is thick, sweet and already salted — do not add extra salt. The sesame oil adds aroma but burns quickly; add it to the raw glaze, not to the cooked sauce.

Best for

Baby Back RibsPork Spare RibsChicken ThighsPork BellyPork Belly Burnt Ends