Chinese Barbecued Spareribs

In an earlier version of this recipe, it was recommended first roasting the ribs for 55 minutes in an oven set at 350 degrees. This way, when you finish them on the grill, they will be less likely to char and spoil the lacquered look. The choice is yours. The ribs would also go well with the cucumber salad and preserved ginger from the salmon recipe that follows. But their best accompaniment is probably just a good cold beer.

Ingredients

1. 1 side pork spareribs, about 3 pounds
2. 1/2 cup soy sauce
3. 2 tablespoons honey
4. 1 tablespoon sherry
5. 1 clove crushed garlic

Directions

1. Wash spareribs. Remove excess fat and gristle.
2. Place the whole rack in a shallow baking pan. Mix the rest of the ingredients together. Pour over the spareribs. Marinate one hour. Turn over and marinate another hour. Drain, reserving the marinade.
3. Place spareribs in the shallow baking pan. Bake in moderate 350°F. oven 20 minutes on each side, brushing or basting with marinade every 10 minutes.
4. Finish cooking by browning both sides of ribs under the broiler. If a high glaze is desired, brush lightly with honey before placing under broiler.

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