Ginger Braised Country-Style Ribs
Yield: Serves 6
Cooking Time: 80 minutes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
5 tbsp (75 mL) soy sauce
5 tbsp (75 mL) minced ginger
1 tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic
2 tsp (10 mL) dark sesame oil
1 slab country-style ribs, about 2 lb (1 kg)
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 cup (250 mL) chicken broth
1/4 cup (50 mL) medium-dry sherry
1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) corn starch
Cooking Instructions
For marinade, combine 2 tbsp (25 m) soy sauce, 2 tbsp (25 m) , 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic, and 1 tsp (5 mL)sesame oil.
Rub marinade into pork and place in a shallow covered container or in a sealable plastic bag. Marinate, refrigerated, for four hours to overnight.
Heat oil in a large casserole or saucepan just large enough to fit pork. Over medium-high heat, sauté remaining ginger for a few seconds, then add remaining soy sauce and sesame oil, broth, sherry, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and add pork. Cover loosely.
Simmer pork for about one hour or until internal temperature reaches 160F (70C) on meat thermometer, turning once. Remove pork and keep warm. Skim any fat from surface and simmer for another minute. Thicken lightly by whisking in cornstarch combined with one tablespoon cold water.
Pour sauce over sliced country-style ribs.
