pork ribs with crackling

pork ribs...

start with 1.5kg ribs with skin on

score the skin and brine 24 hours

scald skin with hot water and back in fridge for 24 hours to dry

rub in five spice and sesame oil

sprinkle salt all over skin and wipe away moisture after a while.



repeat once or twice, then sprinkle more salt before putting in BBQ

heat BBQ to 170 C / 340 F roughly (may not go that high)


in the BBQ for 2 hours at 340 F, then restrict airflow.  temperature should drop to about 240 F gradually.  


after another hour, take off the BBQ.  internal temperature should be about 170F

Next step - form the crackling in the oven at high grill.

leave oven door open to avoid temperature rising excessively, and continue to monitor internal temperature

once crackling is done, take out and allow to cool.  internal temperature had reached 180F by then