Chinese BBQ Spare Ribs (燒排骨)

Step 1

Create cuts between the bones and along the thick side of the ribs so that the meat takes on the flavors better and that it cooks faster.

Step 2

Rub garlic salt onto the ribs. Make sure to cover all surfaces on both sides. Pay special attention to the slits that you made earlier.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix sugar, salt, white pepper, ketchup, cooking wine, five-spice powder, and red food coloring (which is optional). Set aside for the next step.

Step 4

Place ribs in a tray lined with a plastic sheet and spread the marinade thinly onto both sides of the ribs. Wrap ribs with the plastic sheet when finished.

Step 5

For the glaze, you can use maltose or honey. Brush it over the spare ribs and they'll glisten and taste great.

Step 6

Remove ribs from the refrigerator and allow them to rest for about an hour. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 7

After 30-35 minutes of baking, remove the ribs and brush the glaze of choice onto them.

Step 8

Once the ribs have been baking for about 45 minutes in total, take it out and let it rest for 10 minutes.