Asian Glazed Lamb Ribs

8 servings
Preparation time:  20 minutes
Marinate time:  4 to 6 hours
Cook time:  1 hour

4        American Lamb spareribs, trimmed
1        teaspoon salt
1/2     teaspoon pepper

Asian Marinade
3/4     cup soy sauce
3/4     cup hoisin sauce
1/2     cup Mirin (a Chinese wine), or sherry
2        tablespoons honey
2        tablespoons lime juice
2        teaspoons diced fresh gingerroot
2        teaspoons sesame oil
1        teaspoon 5-spice powder

Rub salt and pepper into ribs.  In shallow glass pan, combine Asian Marinade ingredients; reserve 1/2 cup for basting.  Add ribs, turning to coat.  Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.

Place ribs on grid of broiler pan, discard marinade.  Roast in 375ºF oven 40 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.

To Grill:  One hour before grilling, season ribs.  Cook over medium-hot coals.  Cover and grill 4 inches from coals for 50 to 60 minutes, turning every 10 minutes.  Brush on glaze last 10 to 15 minutes of grilling.

 Nutrition per serving:  455 calories, 28 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 32 g total fat
(64% calories from fat), 114 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 1168 mg sodium, 8 mg niacin,
0.14 mg vitamin B6, 3 mcg vitamin B12, 3 mg iron, 5 mg zinc.

Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board