Chinese Fragrant Spareribs

• soy sauce↗1⁄3 cup
• plum jelly↗1⁄3 cup
• water↗3 tablespoons
• dry sherry↗2 tablespoons
• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• five-spice powder1 teaspoon
• pork baby back ribs↗2 lbs

  cut into single ribs

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, plum jelly, water, sherry, garlic, and five-spice powder until jelly dissolves.

2. 2

   Allow mixture to cool slightly.

3. 3

   Pour mixture into a resealable plastic ziplock bag, and add ribs.

4. 4

   Seal bag and coat ribs with sauce, and allow to marinate 3-6 hours, or overnight.

5. 5

   Place ribs on a foil-lined baking pan, and cover with foil; reserving marinade.

6. 6

   Bake ribs at 450°F for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove ribs from oven, and discard top foil.

8. 8

   Drain liquids from baking pan, and turn ribs.

9. 9

   Bake ribs at 350°F for 15-30 minutes more, or until ribs are cooked through, basting several times with reserved marinade.