Sesame And Licorice Glazed Spareribs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Spareribs
3 whole slabs spareribs, cut in half vertically
3 quarts beef or 3 quarts chicken stock
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
5 whole garlic cloves
salt
Sesame Licorice Glaze
1 tablespoon garlic, freshly minced
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic and red chile paste
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits, with juice
2 teaspoons five-spice powder

Preparation

Place the ribs in a large stockpot and cover with stock. Add the garlic, Five spice powder and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer on medium-high heat for 1 hour. Remove and let cool in a big roasting pan.
Sauce:
Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Pour all over the ribs and toss gently to coat. Place in refrigerator and let marinate with the sauce at least overnight.
To Cook: Heat outdoor grill and place ribs on grill. Cook on both sides until caramelized and heated through.
To Cook In Oven: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place ribs on a foil lined roasting pan or cookie sheet. Cook about 35 minutes until caramelized and heated through.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top of ribs and cut into bite size pieces.