Barbecued Spare Ribs

• 2 pounds (910 g) pork spare ribs
• ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 oz) soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons pork stock
• Freshly-ground black pepper and salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons cumin (optional)

Ingredients for 4 servings (1.1 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Place spare ribs in a large baking dish in one layer. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over spare ribs and coat on both sides. Marinate overnight, basting occasionally.

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2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place a large, shallow roasting pan on the oven bottom. Fill with 0.5 in water. Place spare ribs on a roasting rack.

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3. 3

   Roast ribs for 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Raise oven temperature to 450 F, and roast for 15 more minutes.

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5. 5

   Serve hot or cold.