five-spice spareribs with hoisin-honey glaze

These phenomenally tasty ribs are pretty easy to make. Serve with rice salad with sugar snap peas and mint.

Ingredients:
6 lbs pork spareribs (2 racks)
1 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Season ribs generously with salt and pepper, roast on rimmed baking sheet until tender, about 1-hour.
3. Meanwhile, combine and simmer the next 7 ingredients in a small saucepan until reduced to 2 cups, about 20 minutes.
4. Brush sauce onto ribs and roast until well glazed, about 20 minutes.
5. Cut into individual ribs and serve with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with chopped green onions.
   

Adapted from Bon Appétit, June 2005