Chinese Braised Spare Ribs

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For people who don't want tons of sugar in their rubs, it's a nice change to provide lighter ribs. When I don't have spare ribs, I have pork chops.

Submitted by MLYIN
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound pork spareribs, cut into 3 inch pieces

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced

  • 5 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon rice wine

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the spareribs, and cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and set aside.

  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Stir in the ginger, green onions, and cinnamon; cook and stir until fragrant. Stir in the spareribs and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the water, soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until the spareribs are tender, about 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

244 Calories
19g Fat
4g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 536mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 233mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.