D.C. Style Chinese Ribs

Mix five-spice, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, and white pepper in a bowl. Rub this all over your ribs like you mean it.

Let them ribs sit on the counter for about 2 hours. Don't rush this part.

While you waiting, whisk together hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for your glaze.

Get your smoker going at 225°F. Put them ribs bone-side down and let them go for about 5 hours. (If you ain't got a smoker, your oven at 275°F works too)

Last 30 minutes, start brushing that glaze on every 10 minutes or so. You want them ribs looking glossy and right.

Pull them when the meat pulls back from the bone and you can twist a bone loose easy. Rest for 10 minutes, then cut and serve with extra sauce.