Sesame and Licorice Glazed Spareribs

Ingredients

Spareribs

• 3 whole slabs spareribs, cut in half vertically
• 3 quarts beef or chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
• 5 whole garlic cloves
• salt

Sesame Licorice Glaze

• 1 tablespoon garlic, freshly minced
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons garlic and red chile paste
• 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits, with juice
• 2 teaspoons five-spice powder

Directions

1. 1

   Place the ribs in a large stockpot and cover with stock. Add the garlic, Five spice powder and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer on medium-high heat for 1 hour. Remove and let cool in a big roasting pan.

2. 2

   Sauce:.

3. 3

   Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Pour all over the ribs and toss gently to coat. Place in refrigerator and let marinate with the sauce at least overnight.

4. 4

   To Cook: Heat outdoor grill and place ribs on grill. Cook on both sides until caramelized and heated through.

5. 5

   To Cook In Oven: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place ribs on a foil lined roasting pan or cookie sheet. Cook about 35 minutes until caramelized and heated through.

6. 6

   Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top of ribs and cut into bite size pieces.