Honey-Tamarind Baby Back Ribs

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 275.

2. 2

   Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

3. 3

   Put the ribs on the baking sheet and season on both sides with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Bake the ribs, meaty side up, for 2 1/2 hours, or until tender.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend the honey, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, tamarind, garlic and chile paste until smooth.

6. 6

   Increase the oven temperature to 450.

7. 7

   Drain the fat from the baking sheet.

8. 8

   Brush the ribs with the barbecue sauce.

9. 9

   Roast the ribs, bony side up, for 10 minutes, until richly browned.

10. 10

    Turn the ribs over, brush with more sauce and roast for 5 minutes, until browned.

11. 11

    Brush the ribs with the remaining barbecue sauce and roast for 5 minutes longer, until deeply browned and glossy.

12. 12

    Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes.

13. 13

    Cut the racks into ribs and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.