Hawaiian Barbecued Pork Ribs

Ingredients

 * 3 lbs pork ribs, cut into 3 rib sections
 * 1/2 cup sea salt
 * 4 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 3 inches ginger, sliced thick
 * 2 green onions, sliced thick
 * 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
 * 2 (15 ounces) cans tomato sauce
 * 2 cups packed brown sugar
 * 1/2 cup white vinegar
 * 1/2 cup honey
 * 2 cups minced yellow onions
 * 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
 * 2 teaspoons chili powder
 * 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons A-1 Steak Sauce or HP steak sauce
 * 1 teaspoon dry mustard
 * 3 inches cinnamon sticks
 * 1 cup crushed pineapple, canned with juice
 * 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 * 1 tablespoon minced ginger

Directions
Place ribs in a large stock pot and cover with cold water. Add the salt, garlic, ginger and onions. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low-you want it to still simmer-and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile prepare Sauce. Place all ingredients in a large saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring often. Strain and set aside. While ribs and sauce are cooking prepare grill if using coals, or prepare gas grill 10 to 15 minutes before grilling-white hot coals or a hot gas grill. Remove cooked ribs to a plate and let drain. Baste ribs with prepared sauce and place on grill. Baste frequently until ribs are well coated and heated through.