Ribs with Caramelized Sticky Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 pounds baby back pork ribs
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 whole green onions, chopped
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard, divided
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (ground chili paste)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 whole lime, juiced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• Jalapeño slices
• Green onions