YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

4 lamb spareribs, trimmed
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
¾ cup soy sauce
¾ cup hoisin sauce
½ cup mirin (a Chinese wine) or sherry
2 Tbsps. honey
2 Tbsps. lime juice
2 tsps. diced fresh gingerroot
2 tsps. sesame oil
1 tsp. five-spice powder

1. Rub salt and pepper into ribs. In shallow glass pan, combine Asian Marinade ingredients (all ingredients except ribs); reserve ½ cup for basting. Add ribs to pan, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.

2. To Broil: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place ribs on grid of broiler pan, discard marinade. Roast in oven 40 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.

3. To Grill: One hour before grilling, season ribs. Cook over medium-hot coals. Cover and grill 4 inches from coals for 50 to 60 minutes, turning every 10 minutes. Brush on glaze last 10 to 15 minutes of grilling.

Recipe: American Lamb Board