Glossy Glazed Ribs

Tender pork back ribs with an Asian-inspired glaze that is a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet and a whole lot delicious! Please note that the marinating time is included in the cooking time.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  pork back ribs
• 2  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2  tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 2  tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 2  teaspoons coarse black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh coriander, chopped

Directions

1. Pour enough water into a shallow roasting pan to come a scant 1/2" up the side.
2. Cut the ribs into 2-rib portions and place, meaty side up, in a single layer in the water.
3. Cover and steam roast in a 325 degree F oven until the meat is tender, 75 to 90 minutes.
4. Transfer to a large glass baking dish, discarding the liquid.
5. To make the marinade, whirl together the sugar, hoisin sauce, hot pepper sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pepper and salt in a food processor.
6. With the motor running, pour in the vegetable and sesame oils.
7. Add the green onions and coriander and puree.
8. Remove 1/4 cup and reserve for basting on the grill.
9. Brush the remaining marinade all over the ribs.
10. Cover and refrigerate the ribs and reserved marinade for 4 hours, turning and brushing the ribs with the marinade in the dish at least once.
11. Place the ribs on a greased grill over medium-high heat and brush with any marinade left over in the dish.
12. Close the lid and grill, turning at least once and basting with the reserved marinade, until browned, 10 to 15 minutes.