Hoisin Barbecued Spareribs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 lbs pork spareribs (baby back)
1/4 cup honey, plus
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon catsup, plus
1 teaspoon catsup
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground bean sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup black tea leaves
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons five-spice powder

Preparation

Using sharp knife, cut halfway down between each rib to separate slightly.
Score undersides of ribs with knife.
Transfer to large baking pan.
MIx next 9 ingredients (honey through liquid smoke) in bowl.
Blend next 5 ingredients (white pepper to garlic powder) in another bowl.
Gradually whisk spices into honey mixture to blend.
Pour over ribs, turning to coat.
Cover and refrigerate overnight , turning over occasionally.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
Drain ribs, reserving marinade.
Set rack in large roasting pan and arrange ribs on rack.
Bake until well browned, turning ribs twice and basting with some of marinade every 10 minutes, about 45 minutes;remove from oven.
Increase oven temperature to 500\u00b0F.
Remove rack with ribs from pan.
Combine tea leaves, brown sugar and five-spice powder and sprinkle over bottom of roasting pan.
Set rack with ribs over tea mixture.
Continue baking until ribs are crisp, about 5 minutes.
Cut into individual ribs, brush with remaining marinade and transfer to platter.