5-Spice Baby Back Ribs

• baby back ribs↗3 lbs
• chicken stock↗1 pint
• gingerroot, sliced2 ounces
• five-spice powder2 teaspoons
• soy sauce↗2 fluid ounces
• garlic cloves, crushed↗4
• baby back ribs↗3 lbs
• Barbecue sauce↗
• plum sauce4 fluid ounces
• hoisin sauce2 fluid ounces
• soy sauce↗1 tablespoon
• sesame oil↗1⁄2 tablespoon
• five-spice powder1⁄2 teaspoon
• chili paste with garlic↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   place stock, garlic, gingerroot, 5-spice powder and soysauce into a large pan and bring to a simmer.

2. 2

   Add ribs and simmer slowly, without lid for around 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the ribs and leave them to cool.

4. 4

   Boil cooking liquid gently until reduced to about 1/2 pt.

5. 5

   Place ribs on a baking sheet and brush with chinese barbecue sauce.

6. 6

   Bake in oven at 450 degrees for around 10 mins until sauce has caremelized slightly.

7. 7

   Heat the reduced liquid and pour over ribs to moisten.

8. 8

   Serve and enjoy!