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Sticky Hoisin-Sesame Lamb Ribs

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From: American Lamb Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cook Time: 2 hr. 30 min.

Total: 2 hr. 40 min.

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Ingredients

2 racks lamb spareribs, 1 1/2 lb each
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 Tbs toasted sesame oil
2 Tbs light-brown sugar
1 Tbs Sriracha sauce
1 1/2 Tbs five-spice powder
2 Tbs garlic powder
2 Tbs orange marmalade
Salt to taste
Sesame seeds, as needed
Lime wedges, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, chile paste, five-spice powder, and garlic powder.
Remove 1/4 cup of marinade; mix in marmalade and refrigerate.
Season ribs with salt.
Place in marinade; refrigerate 8 hours.
On a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, place ribs; cover with foil.
Roast at 300ºF until tender, about 2 1/2 hours; remove foil cover.
Brush reserved marmalade glaze over the ribs; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Broil 2 inches from heating element until sizzling, 2 to 3 minutes.
Cool.
Slice into individual ribs and serve with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 740

Calories from Fat 322 (44%)

(55%)Total Fat 36g

(66%)Saturated Fat 13g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

(75%)Cholesterol 225mg

(37%)Sodium 895mg

(33%)Potassium 1154mg

Total Carbohydrate 31g

(6%)Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 16g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(141%)Protein 70g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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