Hawaiian Barbecued Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork ribs, cut into 3 rib sections
• 1/2 cup sea salt
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 inches ginger, sliced thick
• 2 green onions, sliced thick
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cups minced yellow onions
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons A-1 Steak Sauce or HP steak sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3 inches cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, canned with juice
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger

Directions

1. 1

   Place ribs in a large stock pot and cover with cold water.

2. 2

   Add the salt, garlic, ginger and onions.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low-you want it to still simmer-and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

4. 4

   Meanwhile prepare Sauce.

5. 5

   Place all ingredients in a large saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring often.

6. 6

   Strain and set aside.

7. 7

   While ribs and sauce are cooking prepare grill if using coals, or prepare gas grill 10 to 15 minutes before grilling-white hot coals or a hot gas grill.

8. 8

   Remove cooked ribs to a plate and let drain.

9. 9

   Baste ribs with prepared sauce and place on grill.

10. 10

    Baste frequently until ribs are well coated and heated through.

11. 11

    Serve.