Singaporean Tender Pork Spare Ribs

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This is one of my mother's excellent Asian recipes. These spare ribs are marinated in light and dark soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, and peppercorn, then fried briefly. After simmering the ribs, marinade, and spices such as star anise and cinnamon for an hour, they are ready to serve with white rice. Very flavorful and tender!

Submitted by ZEPHYLOQUY
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce

  • 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns

  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

  • 10 fluid ounces orange juice, divided

  • 1 ½ pounds pork spareribs

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 cup water

  • 5 sticks cinnamon

  • 7 star anise

  • white sugar to taste

  • peanut or corn oil for frying

  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled (Optional)

Directions

  1. In a bowl, stir together light and dark soy sauces, crushed peppercorns, garlic, and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Separate ribs between each bone into individual ribs, and place in the marinade. Cover, and set aside for at least 30 minutes. (If marinating much longer than 30 minutes, refrigerate.)

  2. Transfer marinade to a large stockpot, and set ribs aside. To the stockpot add remaining 1 cup orange juice, water, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and sugar. Bring to a boil.

  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Carefully place ribs in oil, and fry for 2 minutes per side, or until edges are sealed. Transfer to the stockpot, and boil, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Cover, and simmer for 1 hour, adding hard boiled eggs at this point, if using.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

693 Calories
54g Fat
25g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 693
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54g 69%
Saturated Fat 14g 71%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 1292mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 72mg 80%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 662mg 14%

* 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.