Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup sake, optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried chile flakes
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • 6 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 sides (about 3 pounds) baby pork ribs

Method

  • In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade.
  • Place the ribs in a container just large enough to hold them 1 side on top of the other.
  • Pour the marinade over the ribs, cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and let marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Place half of the marinade in a baking pan with the ribs and bake, turning the ribs frequently, for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  • Reserve the remaining marinade.
  • Under a preheated broiler or on a wood-fired grill, glaze the ribs for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Watch carefully so they don't burn.
  • Remove the ribs and cut each side into individual pieces.
  • Bring the reserved marinade to a boil.
  • Arrange the ribs in an overlapping fashion on each plate or on a large serving platter.
  • Spoon the warm marinade over them.