Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE:

1 1⁄2 cups ketchup

3⁄4 cup frozen lilikoi juice concentrate, thawed

1⁄4 cup lightly packed brown sugar

3 tbsp. honey

3 tbsp. light corn syrup

2 tbsp. oyster sauce

1 tbsp. rice vinegar

1⁄4 tsp. worcestershire

1⁄4 tsp. Tabasco

1 clove garlic, chopped

Preparation

  1. For the sauce: Put ketchup, lilikoi juice concentrate, sugar, honey, corn syrup, oyster sauce, vinegar, worcestershire, Tabasco, and garlic into a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until very thick, about 1 hour.

  2. For the ribs: Meanwhile, put 8 quarts of water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add ribs and continue to simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 1 hour. Drain ribs, pat dry, and arrange in a single layer on a sheet pan fitted with a rack.

  3. Arrange oven rack 3-4 inches from broiler element and preheat broiler. Generously baste one side of ribs with some of the sauce and broil until sauce dries slightly and begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Flip ribs, baste generously again, and broil for 2 minutes more. Repeat flipping, basting, and broiling process 3 more times, until ribs are well lacquered and beginning to char slightly.

  4. Cut ribs apart, stack evenly on 4 warm plates, and garnish with sprigs of watercress. Serve immediately