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Red-braised Pork Ribs

Name: Red-braised Pork Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500 g pork ribs, cut into 4 cm sections; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 15 g ginger, sliced; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce, optional; 600 ml water for braising; 12 g sugar; 1 pieces star anise

红烧排骨 · Hóng shāo pái gǔ

Ribs simmered until tender in a soy and ginger sauce. This version uses sugar directly instead of a separate caramel step.

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Prep15 min

Cook65 min

Serves3

DifficultyMedium

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

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01
Blanch ribs
Put ribs in a pot with enough cold water to cover. Boil 3 minutes, drain carefully, and clean the pot. Pat ribs dry before browning.
02
Brown gently
Heat oil over medium heat in a heavy pot. Brown the drained meat for 4–6 minutes, turning, then add ginger and stir for 30 seconds.
03
Simmer covered
Add soy sauces, measured water, and sugar and star anise. Bring to a boil, then cover and keep at a gentle simmer for 50 minutes. Add a little hot water if the pan begins drying out.
04
Tenderise and reduce
Check meat near the bone is tender; simmer longer if needed. Uncover and reduce 5–10 minutes, turning ribs to coat. Do not let the sweet sauce burn.