Plum Good Asian Baby Back Ribs

Prepare ribs by removing the silver skin (membrane) that covers the bones along the back. This prevents curling and shrinking. You may use your hands or needle-nose pliers to do this. Set ribs aside.

Prepare marinade by mixing the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour marinade in a large zipper freezer bag; place ribs in the bag (you may have to cut the slab of ribs in half). Seal bag and turn a few times to coat the ribs with the marinade. Set on a plate and place in the refrigerator overnight.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Remove ribs from marinade and place on a rack on a baking sheet. Discard marinade. Roast ribs for 2 hrs.

Place cooked ribs on a cutting board and cut into individual ribs. This is easier if you do it bone-side up. Brush with plum sauce and serve.

* Plum sauce is available in the Asian section of your supermarket. You may also use plum jam or a glaze made of honey with a few drops of soy sauce added.