Wuxi spare ribs

Method

1. 1 Blanch the ribs for 3 minutes to remove any impurities and foam, then rinse them with warm water.
2. 2 Melt rock sugar with oil over low heat until it turns into a reddish-brown liquid.
3. 3 Add the ribs to the pan and stir-fry them with the caramel sauce, then add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and ginger.
4. 4 Pour enough water to cover the ribs, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 70 minutes until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
5. 5 Remove the lid, cook over high heat for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ribs, sprinkle with chopped scallions, and serve.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 50 min

  Replace step 4: cook the ribs under high pressure for 20 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 12 minutes; step 5: keep the lid open and cook over high heat for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ribs.