Hoisin Pork Ribs

By Rodeo

Ingredients

• 3 lb(1.4 kg) pork side ribs or pork back ribs
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp(25 mL) rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp liquid honey
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbspminced gingerroot
• 1/2 tsphot pepper flakes
• 1 tbsptoasted sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cut ribs into 1-rib portions. Place in large pot and cover with cold water; bring to boil and skim off froth. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. (Make-ahead: Let cool; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

In bowl, combine hoisin sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger and hot pepper flakes. Arrange ribs on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; brush with half of the sauce. Roast in 425°F (220°C) oven for 7 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce; roast until browned and slightly caramelized, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.