Five-Spice Ribs with Molasses Glaze Recipe

The intriguing flavor, and irresistible aroma, of these ribs will have your guests asking for the recipe. Ribs make a great “company” meal—just rub, roast and relax. Serve with marinated cucumbers and a black bean and corn salad.

Five-Spice Ribs with Molasses Glaze

2 slabs pork back ribs, about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds total 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons five-spice powder 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

In small bowl stir together ketchup, molasses, lemon juice, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
In another small bowl stir together brown sugar, five-spice, cloves, coriander, salt, paprika, celery seed and black pepper. Rub dry spice mixture over ribs; set aside.
Prepare medium banked fire in covered grill. Place ribs on grill, away from direct heat, cover grill and let ribs slowly roast for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove grill cover and slather ribs with glaze on both sides; cover grill and roast for 15 to 20 minutes more, until ribs are nicely glazed.

Serves 4.

Wine suggestion: Assertive flavors like these grilled and sauced ribs can be paired successfully with a chilled rose or vin gris wine, or a slightly spicy chilled Gewurztraminer.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 1190 calories
Protein 64 grams
Fat 94 grams
Sodium 1000 milligrams
Cholesterol 320 milligrams
Saturated Fat 35 grams
Carbohydrates 16 grams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.