Chinese Braised Ribs

Inspired by a recipe from Eating Out Loud http://tinyurl.com/deekfa Serve with white rice and a green vegetable of your choice.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons canola oil or 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2 1⁄4 lbs  pork spareribs, cut in 2-inch by 1-inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1  cup rice wine or 1  cup dry white wine
• 1⁄4 cup  shaoxing wine or 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1⁄4 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. Add ribs and brown on all sides, 3-5 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook 45 minutes. Check occasionally, and add a little water if it appears to be drying out (it shouldn't).
3. Remove the lid and skim off any excess fat. Continue cooking until the sauce is reduced to a thick, sticky glaze, 10-15 minutes. Watch carefully, stirring occasionally, to be sure it doesn't burn.