Sesame and Licorice Glazed Spareribs

Submitted by MARIA MAC

"A delicious, tastey, finger lickin good rib recipe. The Sesame Licorice Glaze is also good with chicken. Cook time does not include marinating time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• Spareribs

• 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

• Sesame Licorice Glaze

• 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

directions

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.