Sticky Wuxi Pork Ribs
Tender pork ribs glazed with a sweet-savory sauce of soy, vinegar, and rock sugar — the signature Wuxi style. Ready in under 30 minutes with a high-heat sear and quick braise.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork spare ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rock sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 3 slices ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Working in batches, sear ribs until edges brown, 90 seconds per side. Don't crowd the pan.
- 3
Return all ribs to the skillet. Add soy sauce, rock sugar, vinegar, ginger, and 1/2 cup water.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium, cover, and braise for 12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- 5
Uncover and simmer until sauce thickens and ribs are glossy, 3–4 minutes.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning. Scatter scallions over top and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon for stirring
- meat knife for cutting ribs
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