Baked Glazed Ribs

Photos by SDeluz

These are delectable and fall right off the bone! The hint of anise adds an unexpectedly delicious flavor to these ribs. 

Ingredients:

3 kilos pork spareribs 

2 medium onions, cut into wedges 
1 medium onion, finely chopped 
6 tablespoons soy sauce 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
3 whole star anise pods 

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 

1/4 cup honey 

1 tablespoons brown sugar 

1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

Procedure:

1. Place ribs in a pot full of water with beef cubes to make a broth. Add the wedged onions, 4 tablespoons of the soy sauce, pepper and star anise. Bring all to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and let simmer in meat juices until ribs are tender when pierced, about 1 1/4 hours. Stir occasionally. 

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add remaining chopped onion and saute, stirring often, until onion is soft. Blend in the ginger, honey, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce plus half cup of the beef stock. Cook all together, stirring, until well blended. Remove from heat. 

3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 

4. Using tongs, remove ribs from stock pot and arrange in a single layer in an 11x16 inch baking dish. Brush evenly with the honey mixture and bake in the preheated oven, basting often with pan drippings, about 30 minutes or until ribs are well glazed. 

Some prefer to add 1/4 cup beer and cinnamon on the honey mixture. Enjoy and take care of your cholesterol level. ;-)