---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02
  
       Title: ORIENTAL BARBECUED RIBS
  Categories: Meats
       Yield: 6 servings
  
       4    Slabs baby back ribs
            -(14 to 16 oz each)
       6    Star anise, crushed
       1 tb Dried tarragon
       3 tb Minced garlic
     1/4 c  Dijon mustard
     1/4 c  Rice vinegar
       2 tb Soy sauce
       1 c  Chicken stock
            -OR low-sodium chicken broth
       2 tb Sugar
  
   PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F. The day before grilling, place
   ribs in a layer in a large roasting pan. Combine all
   other ingredients, mixing well, and pour this marinade
   over the ribs. Cover and place in the oven for 40
   minutes. Remove from the oven, cool, cover and
   refrigerate overnight. The next day, light a grill.
   Remove the ribs from the marinade. Strain marinade
   into a bowl, discarding the bits of anise and garlic.
   Place the ribs on the hot grill, and cook, basting
   frequently with the marinade. Present ribs on a
   platter and serve any remaining marinade as a dipping
   sauce.
  
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