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Asian Ribs with Five-Spice Rub and Hoisin Glaze

Perfect Ribs for a warm summer night filled with BBQ. 
Course Dinner
Keyword dinner, ribs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork spareribs
  • 1/3 cup Asian Five-Spice Rub
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Vegetable oil for brushing
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, make 1/4-inch-deep slashes in the rib meat between the bones, without cutting through. Spread all but 1 tablespoon of the spice rub over the ribs and into the slashes and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the hoisin sauce, ketchup and the remaining 1 tablespoon of spice rub and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Light a grill. Lightly brush the ribs with oil and grill over a moderately high fire, turning frequently, until the ribs are sizzling and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Brush the ribs with half of the hoisin glaze and grill for 2 minutes longer. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and cut in between the bones. Serve the ribs with the remaining hoisin glaze on the side.
  • Asian Five-Spice Rub
  • Chinese five-spice rub is a bold mix of cinnamon, clove, fennel seed, star anise and Sichuan peppercorn. Grace Parisi loves the way these exotic, fragrant spices flavor fabulously sticky spareribs glazed with sweet hoisin sauce.
  • In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients, pressing out any lumps of brown sugar.