Sesame And Licorice Glazed Spareribs

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 whole slabs spareribs, cut in half vertically
• 3 quarts beef or 3 quarts chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
• 5 whole garlic cloves
• salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic, freshly minced
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons garlic and red chile paste
• 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits, with juice
• 2 teaspoons five-spice powder

Recipe

• 1 place the ribs in a large stockpot and cover with stock. add the garlic, five spice powder and salt and bring to a boil. simmer on medium-high heat for 1 hour. remove and let cool in a big roasting pan.
• 2 sauce:.
• 3 place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. pour all over the ribs and toss gently to coat. place in refrigerator and let marinate with the sauce at least overnight.
• 4 to cook: heat outdoor grill and place ribs on grill. cook on both sides until caramelized and heated through.
• 5 to cook in oven: preheat oven to 425 degrees and place ribs on a foil lined roasting pan or cookie sheet. cook about 35 minutes until caramelized and heated through.
• 6 sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top of ribs and cut into bite size pieces.