Barbecued spare ribs

• 2 pounds spare ribs[?]
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce[?]
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoons rice wine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock
• freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Place spare ribs in a large baking dish in one layer. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over spare ribs and coat on both sides. Marinate overnight, basting occasionally.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place a large, shallow roasting pan on the oven bottom. Fill with 1/2 inch water. Place spare ribs on a roasting rack. Roast ribs for 45 minutes. Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees F, and roast for 15 more minutes. Serve hot or cold.

see also the Wikipedia Cookbook, American cuisine