Hawaiian Barbecued Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2/3 cup cooking sherry
• 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
• 3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• 4-6 lbs beef short ribs
• 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. 1

   1. In a small saucepan combine first 8 ingredients. Cook over meium heat to dissolve the sugar, but do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. 2

   2. To marinade, place the meat in a container and pour the sauce over the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours rotating the meat occasionaly.

3. 3

   3.Remove the ribs from the marinade and reserve the marinade in a saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil, turn off and set aside.

4. 4

   4. Place the ribs on the grill (low heat) and sear for 8 minutes on each side.

5. 5

   5. Baste the ribs with the marinade after each turn. Cook for 5 minutes then turn and baste the second side.

6. 6

   6. Continue turning and basting every 5 minutes until the ribs are done, 25- 30 minutes. The meat should be slightly pink on the inside and crusty brown on the outside.

7. 7

   7. Add the cornstarch to the cool marinade in saucepan,stir and bring to boil occasionaly stiring. Lower heat and simmer until thickened, no more than 2-3 minutes. Pour the thickened sauce over the ribs and serve.