Fiery Mango-Marinated Ribs

Directions

1. 1
   Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs.
2. 2
   Place the ribs in a rectangular dish or baking pan.
3. 3
   For the marinade: Peel the mango and cut the flesh away from the seed.
4. 4
   Combine the mango flesh and chipotle chiles in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and puree.
5. 5
   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and combine with the ketchup, tequila, lime juice, oyster sauce or hoisin sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cilantro.
6. 6
   Makes 2 cups.
7. 7
   Coat the ribs evenly on both sides with half the marinade.
8. 8
   Marinate the ribs refrigerated for at least 15 minutes.
9. 9
   For more flavor, marinate for up to 8 hours.
10. 10
    Set aside the remaining marinade to serve as a sauce for the ribs.
11. 11
    To grill the ribs, if using a gas barbecue, preheat to medium (325 F).
12. 12
    If using charcoal or wood, prepare a fire.
13. 13
    Occasionally during cooking, baste the ribs with extra marinade, stopping 15 minutes before removing the ribs from the grill.
14. 14
    To serve, cut each side of ribs in half, into 3 sections, or into individual ribs.
15. 15
    Transfer to a heated serving platter or 4 heated dinner plates and serve at once accompanied by the reserved sauce.