Succulent and tender pork spareribs marinated in a soy and hoisin sauce.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 5 pounds pork spareribs
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
PREPARATION:
Simmer ribs in water for 45 minutes. Mix together ketchup, sugar, salt, garlic, soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Pour over ribs in dish; Marinate overnight in refrigerator. Bake or grill over fire for half hour.
Note:Hoisin sauce, also called Peking sauce, is a thick, reddish-brown sauce that is sweet and spicy, and widely used in Chinese cooking. It's a mixture of soybeans, garlic, chile peppers and various spices. It can be found in Asian markets and many large supermarkets. Look in the Asian or ethnic section. If this item is not in stock at your local store, ask your grocer to special order it for you. Most grocers will be happy to do this for their customers.