asian style bbq ribs

How To Make asian style bbq ribs

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  30 minutes before grilling: Prepare dry rub by combining first six ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.
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  Generously coat both sides of ribs with rub. Cover and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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  Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 275°F. Add drained wood chips.
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  Place the ribs, meaty side up, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. Add about 12 coals to charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.
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  Remove ribs from grill. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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  Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 2 hours more over indirect heat until very tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature for a charcoal grill.
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  Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place ribs over direct heat on grill and brush with hoisin barbecue sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is set. Turn ribs and repeat with more sauce.
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  Serve ribs with remaining hoisin barbecue sauce.
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  Grilling Tips: 1. Season your ribs at least 30 minutes before grilling to make sure all of the flavors are absorbed.
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  2. Trust your thermometer; cook ribs to an internal temperature of about 200°F for fall off the bone tenderness.
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  3. Forget forks; use tongs or a spatula to keep from releasing precious juices.
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  4. Slow and steady is the way to go; slow cook ribs over indirect heat and add a handful of soaked hickory, apple or cherry wood chips for extra smoky flavor.
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  5. Patience is a virtue; don't open the grill lid unless you are checking for doneness or turning the food.
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  For more grilling recipes and tips visit Smithfield.com.
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