Chinese Barbecued Spareribs
["3 racks small spareribs", "1 Tbsp. monosodium glutamate", "4 Tbsp. catsup", "4 Tbsp. soy sauce", "4 cloves garlic, crushed", "4 tsp. hoisin sauce (optional)", "4 Tbsp. dry sherry", "1 tsp. powdered ginger", "2 Tbsp. honey"]
["Cut spareribs into individual ribs; arrange on rack in baking pan.", "Sprinkle with monosodium glutamate.", "Bake at 300\u00b0 for 45 minutes.", "Combine remaining ingredients; brush the ribs with the mixture.", "Bake 30 minutes longer.", "Turn ribs; brush with sauce. Bake another 30 minutes, or until ribs are browned and crisp, brushing again until all sauce has been used.", "Ribs may be kept warm in oven turned to its lowest heat.", "Yields 8 servings, if other main dishes are served."]
["spareribs", "monosodium glutamate", "catsup", "soy sauce", "garlic", "hoisin sauce", "sherry", "powdered ginger", "honey"]