Marinated Lamb Riblets

Ingredients

• 3 racks of lamb ribs weighing 3/4 pound each
• each rack cut across the bone into three strips
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon dry vermouth
• Pinch dry mustard
• Pinch five-spice powder
• 1/2 scallion
• trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar

Instructions

1. With a sharp knife, cut between the ribs of the nine strips (three per rack) to divide into riblets.
2. Mix together all remaining ingredients in a bowl to create a marinade.
3. Add riblets and stir to coat well.
4. Let riblets marinate at least 3 hours, or overnight in refrigerator, turning them occasionally in marinade.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6. Place riblets, separated, on a roasting pan or jelly roll pan.
7. Bake 35 to 50 minutes, depending on meatiness of ribs, basting every 10 minutes.
8. Serve hot.