Asian Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 slabs St. Louis style/cut pork spareribs
• 6 tbsp Barbecue Rub
• Dry hickory chunks
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• ½ cup sake
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp mirin

Steps

1. 1

   Peel off the thin membrane on each rib. Season ribs with the barbecue rub and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. 2

   Place hickory chunks in the firebox of a 250°F (120°C) smoker.

3. 3

   Combine remaining ingredients in a large sauce pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside.

4. 4

   Place ribs in smoker and cook for 5–6 hours, brushing with soy mixture often.

5. 5

   Brush meat sides generously with soy mixture and place under a preheated broiler until deeply browned. Watch carefully or it will burn!

6. 6

   Slice into 1-rib portions and serve.