STICKY SWEET RIBS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 racks St. Louis pork ribs
2 cups soy sauce
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh peeled garlic cloves
1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 cups guava puree
1 1/2 cups soy sauce, preferably Aloha brand
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup yuzu lime juice
Salt and pepper
1 cup cornstarch

Steps:

For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Place ribs, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, pepper and 1 quart water in a roasting pan, cover with foil and roast for 4 hours. Remove foil and pour off excess liquid, then chill thoroughly.
For the sauce: Combine guava, soy sauce, honey, yuzu lime juice and salt and pepper in a saucepot and bring to a simmer on high heat. Combine cornstarch and enough water to make a slurry in a small bowl, then add to sauce while simmering. Cook at medium-high heat for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
Preheat a grill for cooking at medium-high heat.
Slice ribs into 2-rib portions, then grill 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove and place in saucepot with simmering sauce and simmer until hot, about 5 minutes.