Chinese Barbecued Ribs

Name: Chinese Barbecued Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup char siu sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup oyster sauce; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 4 pounds pork spareribs; Thinly sliced green onions, optional

One bite of these tender and flavorful ribs and you'll understand why this is the most requested recipe from friends and family. I developed it based on a recipe from my father-in-law, adding my own interpretation over the years. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Ingredients

1/2 cup char siu sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 pounds pork spareribs
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Reserve half of the sauce for basting.
Place ribs, bone side down, in a shallow roasting pan lined with foil. Spoon remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour; drain.
Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until ribs are tender, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces. Sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Editor's Note: Look for char sui sauce in the Asian foods section of the grocery store or ethnic market.

Originally published as Chinese Barbecued Ribs in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2012