Asian Inspired Baby Back Ribs

Ingredients

The Ribs

• 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 white onion, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 3 lbs rack baby back ribs

The Sauce

• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 scallion, minced
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together first five ingredients. Rub down meaty side of baby back ribs with the spice rub.

2. 2

   Wrap ribs tightly in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 2-4 hours, or up to overnight.

3. 3

   Place ribs in a roasting pan or large casserole pan. Cover with the onion and lemon.

4. 4

   Mix together Hoisin Sauce and Vinegar. Drizzle over rib, onion, and lemon mixture.

5. 5

   Place in a 250 degree oven covered with aluminum foil for 2-3 hours. You will know it is done when the meat appears to fall of the bone as you gently twist one.

6. 6

   During the cooking process, turn pan a few times and mix the sauce, onions, and lemon around to ensure that all flavors are getting incorporated into the meat.

7. 7

   Mix together the sauce and serve with the ribs as a dip.

8. 8

   Enjoy!