A perfect balance of savory and sweet with the added kick of garlic and chili sauce makes these spareribs special. Good party food, just have plenty of napkins on hand!

Spareribs with Asian Barbecue Sauce

3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sherry
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons sriracha (Asian hot chili sauce)
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
2 pounds pork spareribs

1. Whisk honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, tahini, green onion, sherry, garlic, chili sauce and orange extract in a medium bowl. Place spareribs in a glass or stainless steel bowl and pour marinade over the top. Toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, turning several times.
2. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
3. Drain ribs, reserving marinade. Place ribs on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake for 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes. Discard marinade at this point. Raise oven temperature to 325°F and bake for 15 more minutes, or until tender and dark golden brown. Serve warm.

Makes 4 servings.