Beijing Style Ribs

This chinese-inspired appetizer is great at any gathering.

Cut ribs into single rib portions.

Place ribs in a foil-lined large shallow baking pan.

Bake , uncovered , in a 425-degree oven for 30 minutes , turning once halfway through baking.

Meanwhile , in a large bowl , combine ketchup , brown sugar , worcestershire sauce and five-spice powder.

Drain fat from ribs.

Place ribs in bowl with ketchup mixture.

Toss to coat ribs thoroughly.

Return to baking pan.

To continue cooking , reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Bake 15 to 25 minutes longer or until tender.

Alternative five-spice powder: combine 1 / 2 t.

Ground cinnamon , 1 / 4 t.

Ground ginger , 1 / 4 t.

Ground cloves , 1 / 4 t.

Ground anise , and 1 / 4 t.

Ground fennel.

baby back ribs, salt, pepper, ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, chinese five spice powder