Coconut Spareribs

I saw this just now in the Seattle Times, and here is their quote, "The spareribs are intensely flavored showcasing a perfect balance between sweet and savory. They are messy but incredibly tasty". Editor's note: this recipe calls for marinating overnight in the fridge, so plan accordingly*.
(serves 4)

1 cup Chinese rice wine
1/2 cup soy sauce (I would use Ponzu Citrus Sauce*)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup coconut nectar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 T. Chinese fie-spice powder
Freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 racks St Louis-style spareribs
Kosher* salt, to taste

Whisk together the rice wine, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl. Set aside to marinate for 10 min. Add coconut nectar and hoisin sauce, whisking until they are completely dissolved. Add five-spice powder and 1 t. pepper, and whisk to ensure all ingredients are well combined. Rinse spareribs in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season generously with S&P, then place in a container that is large enough to hold ribs and marinade in a single layer. Pour marinade over ribs and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. Remove from fridge, reserve marinade, and let the ribs come back to room temp., 30 min.* Preheat the oven to 325. Place the ribs on a lightly greased broiling tray or rimmed* baking sheet. Roast for 40-5 min., basting with the marinade 2-3 times, or until tender and cooked through. To serve, allow ribs to cool for 5 min. and then, using a sharp knife, cut between each rib bone to separate them.

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