Barbecued Spare Ribs are a classic American barbecue meal, made from pork. This version 
is cooked in the oven, not on a barbecue, and uses a barbecue sauce with a distinct 
Asian flavor, featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic.

Ingredients

    * 2 pounds pork spare ribs
    * 1/4 cup soy sauce
    * 2 tablespoons honey
    * 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
    * 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    * 1 tablespoons sake
    * 2 cloves garlic, minced
    * 1 teaspoon sugar
    * 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground white pepper
    * 2 tablespoons chicken stock
    * freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Procedure

   1. Place spare ribs in a large baking dish in one layer. In a small bowl, combine 
the remaining ingredients. Pour over spare ribs and coat on both sides. Marinate 
overnight, basting occasionally.
   2. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place a large, shallow roasting pan on the oven 
bottom. Fill with 1/2 inch water. Place spare ribs on a roasting rack.
   3. Roast ribs for 45 minutes.
   4. Raise oven temperature to 450°F, and roast for 15 more minutes.
   5. Serve hot or cold.

Notes, tips, and variations

    * Alternatively, Bake at 375°F for 20 mins then lower the temp to 325°F for 1 hour; 
this renders most of the fat and produces very tender meat.