Honey-basted Asian-style Ribs (Barbecue and Grilling)

 

              Delicious and meaty, country-style ribs are great grilled with a lick of fire to caramelize the meat, then slow-cooked until fork-tender. The Hoisin chili marinade is a stand-out recipe that can be used on any cut of poultry or pork.

Serves 8

• 2 kg (4 lbs) country-style pork ribs
• Large foil pan

Hoisin chili marinade

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup hoisin sauce
• ¼ cup chili sauce
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup liquid honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients of the marinade ; place ribs in a large sealable plastic bag and pour in half the marinade.
2. Seal, toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours, tossing occasionally ; cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade until ready to use.
3. Meanwhile, prepare a medium-hot indirect fire in your gril.
4. Remove ribs from marinade, discarding marinade.
5. Grill for 20 to 30 minutes, turning several times and basting with some of the reserved marinade, until sauce is caramelized.
6. Place ribs in foil pan, drizzle with the remaining marinade and cover tightly with foil ; place pan on the indirect side of the grill.
7. Close the lid and grill for 2½ to 3 hours, or until fork-tender.

Indirect Fire

                      Light the burners on one half of the grill only. The side without lit burners is the indirect-heat side. To cook this way, you must close the grill lid.

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