FIVE-SPICE HOISIN RIBS WITH SCALLIONS (GREEN ONIONS)

Five-Spice Hoisin Ribs With Scallions (Green Onions) image

These wonderfully tender ribs are from Food and Wine. It is easier to have the butcher prepare the ribs for you. Enjoy..... Servings are approximate because it depends on how much you love ribs!!!

Provided by waynejohn1234

Categories Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 1/2 lbs pork spareribs, cut into single ribs and halved
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
salt and pepper
5 green onions, finely sliced lengthwise, for garnish (optional)
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chili pepper dipping sauce (available bottled)
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup dry sherry

Steps:

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
Rub the ribs with five-spice powder, salt and pepper.
Divide between 2 roasting pans (non stick preferably).
Cover tightly with foil and cook for 1 hour.
To make the sauce, heat oil over med. heat and stir fry ginger and garlic.
Add remaining sauce ingredients.
Remove ribs from oven and mix very well with sauce.
Return to oven and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes.
Remove foil and finish cooking for another 30 minutes.
Meat should be very, very tender.
Garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1484.5, Fat 104.4, SaturatedFat 37.2, Cholesterol 310.1, Sodium 1076.1, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 40.4, Protein 69.5