Ingredients:
• 2 pounds of pork spare ribs
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup of chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons of cold water
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spare ribs and cook for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
5. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the ribs and bring to a simmer.
6. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine.
7. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Transfer the ribs to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the ribs are tender.
10. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and cold water.
11. Remove the ribs from the oven and pour the cornstarch mixture over the ribs.
12. Return the ribs to the oven and bake for
Braising spare ribs is an ancient technique for cooking meat. It originated in China over 2000 years ago and has since been adopted as a popular method of cooking in many countries. The method involves simmering the ribs in a liquid such as broth, wine, or beer. This locks in flavor, ensures the ribs stay tender, and imparts a nice depth of flavor.
Tips for perfect braised spare ribs:
1. Be generous with the liquid: The liquid should cover the ribs completely. This ensures that the ribs cook in the liquid, and not in their own juices.
2. Brown the ribs: Before you begin the braise, sear the ribs in a hot pan with some oil until browned on both sides. This will give them great flavor and color.
3. Simmer, don’t boil: Boiling the liquid can toughen the ribs, so be sure to keep the heat low and allow them to simmer gently.
4. Add some ingredients: Aromatics such as garlic, onions, and herbs can add fantastic flavor to the ribs. Consider adding them during the cooking process.
5. Let them rest: Once the ribs are done, let them rest for at least 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to deepen and the ribs to stay juicy.
Techniques for creating braised spare ribs:
1. Start by seasoning the ribs with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the ribs on both sides.
3. Add the aromatics such as diced onion and minced garlic.
4. Pour in liquid such as beer or broth to cover the ribs.
5. Lower the heat to simmer and cook for at least 1-2 hours or until the ribs are nice and tender.
6. Let the ribs rest for 15 minutes or so.
7. Serve them hot with your favorite side dish.