Chilli Spare Ribs

I can't eat this one :( Between Hoisin sauce and the sugar... And pork does terrible things to my bloodsugar... BUT here it is for ZRT6! :) From Essential Asian Cookbook (Bay Books).

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  spareribs
• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 2  tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 1  tablespoon chili bean paste or 1  tablespoon sambal oelek
• 2  cups water
• 2  teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 3  teaspoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce, preferably dark

Directions

1. Place the pork in a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain well.
2. Place all the remaining ingredients and the pork ribs in a wok. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
3. Heat a clean wok and sear the pork until browned.
4. Add the reserved liquid and cook over medium until it glazes.
5. Chop the pork into bite size pieces and serve.