Asian Baby Back Ribs

By McLean

Fried rice is perfect accompaniment. Begin rice first, then prepare ribs. While they broil, fry up the rice.

Ingredients

• 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2-1/2 lbs. each)
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup Chinese plum sauce or apricot preserves
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Preparation

Step 1

Line large shallow baking pan with heavy-duty foil. Cut racks into indivual ribs and arrange meaty side down, close together but not touching.

In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stir well. Spoon 1/3 sauce over ribs.

Broil 10 minutes. Turn ribs meaty side up and spoon on additional 1/3 sauce.

Broil ribs 6 minutes, then spoon remaining sauce and broil 4 minutes more until ribs are crispy and done.

Note:
For special touch, sprinkle ribs with sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving and set out a dish of extra plum sauce on the side.