Shelly's Recipe

HOISIN PORK RIBS

Category: Ribs

3 lb pork side ribs or pork back ribs
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp liquid honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1tbsp minced gingerroot
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped

Cut ribs into 1-rib portions. Place in large pot and cover with cold water; bring to boil and skim off froth. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. (Make-ahead: Let cool; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

In bowl, combine hoisin sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger and hot pepper flakes. Arrange ribs on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; brush with half of the sauce. Roast at 425 for 7 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce; roast until browned and slightly caramelized, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.