Asian Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients

2 slabs St. Louis style/cut pork spareribs

6 tbsp Barbecue Rub

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

1/2 cup sake

3 tbsp honey

1 tbsp mirin

Dry hickory chunks

Procedures

1. Peel off thin membrane on each rib. Season ribs with Rub and refridgerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Place chunks in the firebox of a 250° smoker.
3. Combine remaining ingredients in a large sauce pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside.
4. Place ribs in smoker and cook for 5-6 hours, brushing with soy mixture often.
5. Brush meat sides generously with soy mixture and place under a preheated broiler until deeply browned. Watch carefully or it will burn!
6. Slice into 1-rib portions and serve.