Chinese Braised Ribs

Name: Chinese Braised Ribs
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 14 lbs pork spareribs, cut in 2-inch by 1-inch pieces; 12 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 cup rice wine or 1 cup dry white wine; 14 cup shaoxing wine or 14 cup dry sherry; 18 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste; 14 teaspoon five-spice powder; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 2 tablespoons golden syrup or 2 tablespoons honey

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 14 lbs pork spareribs, cut in 2-inch by 1-inch pieces
12 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 cup rice wine or 1 cup dry white wine
14 cup shaoxing wine or 14 cup dry sherry
18 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
14 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons golden syrup or 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

1

In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium flame until it shimmers.
2

Add ribs and brown on all sides, 3-5 minutes.
3

Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook 45 minutes.
4

Check occasionally, and add a little water if it appears to be drying out (it shouldn't).
5

Remove the lid and skim off any excess fat.
6

Continue cooking until the sauce is reduced to a thick, sticky glaze, 10-15 minutes.
7

Watch carefully, stirring occasionally, to be sure it doesn't burn.