Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 cups sliced fresh ginger
  • 1 fresh red Thai chile
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 racks baby back ribs
  • 2 tablespoons five-spice powder
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 fresh red Thai chiles, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, finely minced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 orange, sliced crosswise, for garnish

Method

  • Stir together the salt, ginger, chile, and soy sauce in a large stockpot. Add the ribs and 4 quarts water and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat to low and simmer until the meat is just about to fall off the bone, about 2 hours. Transfer the ribs to a roasting pan.
  • Meanwhile,
  • Stir together the hoisin, five-spice powder, garlic, chiles, orange zest, soy sauce, and half the vinegar in a saucepan. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Then lower the heat and stir in the honey and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar until well blended.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Remove the barbecue sauce from the heat and brush on top of the ribs. Put the ribs under the broiler and cook until crisp on top, about 5 minutes. Transfer the ribs to a serving plate, garnish with orange slices, and serve.