Ginger-sesame Pork Ribs

Bar-b-Que pork ribs are a favorite of mine all year long.  I love the smoky flavor and the tender meat.  But sometimes I get tired of the usual BBQ sauce.  So, this week I tried glazing the ribs in an orange-ginger-sesame sauce.  They were SO delicious!

 Here's what you'll need:
3-4 lbs pork ribs
salt and pepper
1/4 c ginger balsamic vinegar*
2 TBSP sesame oil
1/2 c orange juice
1 TBSP brown sugar
1/2 tsp ginger
pinch red pepper
sesame seeds

Heat over to 325.  Place ribs in a baking dish that is just big enough to hold them.  They will shrink as they cook.  Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

In a small sauce pan, combine remaining ingredients except sesame seeds.  Whisk to combine, then bring to a boil over medium heat.  Cook until thick and reduced by half, about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and cool slightly.  Pour over the ribs.  Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

Cover tightly with foil and bake 1 1/2-2 hours, until tender.  They are ready to eat now, but I usually heat up the grill to get the sauce caramelized on the outside.  Cook the ribs on the hot grill, basting with the sauce they baked in, until brown.

*Ginger balsamic vinegar is a white balsamic vinegar that has been infused with ginger.  It's available at the olive oil and balsamic stores that are popping up all over.  If you don't have access to flavored balsamic, simply use white balsamic and ad an extra 1/2 tsp of ginger.

Enjoy!