Orange-Soy-Braised Pork Ribs

An Asian-inspired orange-flavored relatively simple pork rib recipe using easy-to find, simple ingredients. Servings are based on a recommended 4-oz. meat serving. Most will find these ribs too delicious to hold themselves to this quantity.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  pork ribs, country-style
• 1 1⁄2 cups  orange juice
• 1⁄2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled & finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced (3 cloves)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground

Directions

1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Bring orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper to a boil in roasting pan over moderately high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
3. Add ribs in 1 layer using tongs, turning to coat, and cover pan tightly with foil.
4. Braise ribs in oven until very tender, about 2 hours.
5. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F.
6. Transfer ribs to a baking dish, arranging them in a single layer, and keep warm in oven.
7. Skim fat from cooking liquid if desired, then make glaze by boiling liquid, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
8. Brush glaze generously on ribs.
9. Serve!