Chinese Braised Spare Ribs

Ingredients

• 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
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon rice wine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

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.

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.