Spicy Chinese Barbeque Riblets

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork riblets
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of Chinese five-spice powder
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
• 1/4 cup of hot chili sauce

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, honey, garlic powder, and hot chili sauce.
3. Place the riblets in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.
5. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the riblets are cooked through.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns.
• The Chinese believe that the five-spice powder represents the five elements of nature.
• The five-spice powder is said to bring balance to the dish.