Grilling: Five-Spice Short Ribs

INGREDIENTS

• 3 to 4 pounds beef short ribs, bone-in
• 2 tablespoons Chinese 5-spice powder
• 1 tablespoon teaspoon fine grained sea salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground white pepper
• 1 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/3 cup dry sherry
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, or more to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon peeled, minced ginger
• 2 scallions, white and green parts minced
• 4-5 chunks of cherry wood