Beer Ribs

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the pork ribs and set aside. Chop the ginger and garlic.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Place the pork ribs in a pot of cold water, add ginger slices and cooking wine, and blanch over high heat to remove the scum.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Heat some oil in a wok, then add rock sugar.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Cook the sugar until it turns a deep reddish-brown color.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   After caramelizing the sugar, add the pork ribs and stir-fry until each rib is coated with the sugar syrup.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add minced ginger and garlic and stir-fry again.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add cooking wine and light soy sauce, stir-fry until the ribs are colored.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Pour in beer, enough to slightly cover the ribs, bring to a boil over high heat, then add star anise and dark soy sauce.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 25 minutes. Then add MSG and chicken bouillon, and reduce the sauce over high heat until thickened.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Remove from the pot and plate; a delicious dish of pork ribs is ready.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Here's a close-up picture of the beer-braised pork ribs.