Chinese Spareribs

3 pounds pork spareribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Barbecue Sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped ginger
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons red bean paste

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.

Sprinkle ribs evenly with salt and pepper in an ovenproof dish and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

Combine the sauce ingredients in a blender and mix for 15 or 20 seconds or until pureed. Add the sauce to the ribs coating them evenly.

Turn the oven up to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 30 minutes.