Sous Vide Chinese Black Bean Spare Ribs
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Ingredients for 4
6 tablespoons salted black beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3-5 Thai chiles or 1-2 jalapeños, stems removed and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese rice wine)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 1/2 pounds pork ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions
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Step 1
Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 167ºF (75ºC).
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Step 2
Place the black beans in a large bowl and smash to a paste with the back of a spoon. Add soy sauce, chiles, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, mirin, sesame oil, and sugar; stir to combine. Add pork ribs and coat them well with the marinade.
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Step 3
Transfer the ribs to a large zipper lock or vacuum seal bag. Seal the bag using the water immersion technique or a vacuum sealer on the moist setting. Place the bag in the water bath and set the timer for 5 hours.
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Finishing Steps
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Step 0
When the timer goes off, remove the bag from the water bath. Transfer the contents of the bag to a large serving bowl, and enjoy.