INGREDIENTS
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1 (6-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thin
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8 garlic cloves, peeled
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1 cup honey
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3/4 cup hoisin sauce
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3/4 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
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2 teaspoons five-spice powder
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1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
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1 teaspoon ground white pepper
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5 - 6 pounds pork spareribs (2 racks, 2 1/2- to 3-pounds each), preferably St. Louis-style, cut into individual ribs
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil