Sweet and Spicy Asian Style BBQ Back Ribs Recipe

About one hour before you plan to start grilling make the rub: In a small bowl combine the brown sugar salt onion powder chili powder paprika and pepper. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels then sprinkle both sides of each rack with the rub. Set aside at room temperature for one hour.

Preheat the grill for indirect cooking at 250 to 300 degrees F. Add the drained wood chips if using.

Place the ribs meaty side up over a drip pan close the grill and cook for 2 hours adding about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.

Meanwhile make the sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine the honey soy sauce jam vinegar and garlic sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 15 minutes stirring frequently until lightly thickened. Set aside to cool to room temperature then refrigerate.

Continue to cook the ribs until they're so tender the rack will easily break when bent with tongs 1 to 2 more hours spraying on both sides with the tamarind juice every 20 to 30 minutes. Brush the ribs on both sides with the sauce and continue to cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is set. Remove from the grill and let stand for 5 minutes.

Cut the racks into 3- or 4-rib sections and serve. Pass any remaining sauce at the table.