Filipino Ribs

Make a big batch of these ribs because they will disappear quickly! Ribs simmered in soy sauce, onions and star anise are finished with a baked-on glaze of honey, ginger, soy and Worcestershire sauce and a touch of lemon.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 773 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 pounds pork spareribs
• 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 6 whole star anise pods
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place ribs in a large stock pot with the 2 wedged onions, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, pepper, and star anise pods. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and let simmer in meat juices until ribs are tender when pierced, about 1 ¼ hours. Stir occasionally.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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