Five Spice Baby Back Ribs With BBQ Sauce
1 quart chicken stock or broth
1/4 cup sliced gingerroot
2 tsp five-spice powder
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 clove garlic, crushed
3 lb pork baby back ribs, cut into four to five-rib sections
1-2 tsp toasted sesame seed
1/2 cup plum sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1-3 tsp chili garlic paste
1/2 tsp five spice powder
Cilantro
Place chicken stock, gingerroot, five-spice powder, soy sauce, and
garlic in a large saucepan, slowly bring to a simmer.
Add ribs to simmering liquid. Simmer slowly, uncovered, for 30
minutes. Remove ribs; set aside to cool.
Skim fat from cooking liquid. Boil liquid gently until reduced to 1
1/3 cup; set aside.
To grill, brush ribs liberally with Chinese Barbecue Sauce. Grill 8
to 10 minutes over medium coals or till ribs are heated though and
sauce has caramelized slightly, turning after 6 minutes
To bake, place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet; brush liberally
with Chinese Barbecue sauce. Bake in 450 degree oven for 10 to 12
minutes or till ribs are heated though and sauce has caramelized
slightly.
Cut the cooked ribs into two-rib pieces. Heat the reduced braising
liquid, and pour a little over ribs to moisten. Sprinkle with
toasted sesame seed and garnish with cilantro |