Ponzu Sticky Hoisin Ribs

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 bunch scallions, divided use
• 2 cups soy sauce, divided use
• 3 quarts water
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1/2 cup whole star anise
• 1/4 pound ginger, chopped
• 1/2 cup sherry wine
• 5 pounds pork ribs, cut between the bones
• 1 cup hoisin sauce
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup rice or sherry vinegar
• 1/4 cup ginger, cut in matchsticks
• Zest of 1 lemon zest

Instructions

1. Combine 4 scallions, 11/4 cups soy sauce, water, salt, star anise, ginger and sherry in pot; bring to boil.
2. Add ribs; simmer until tender, about 90 minutes.
3. Drain; discard liquid. Set ribs aside.
4. Combine remaining 3/4 cup soy sauce, hoisin, sugar, lemon juice and vinegar in mixing bowl; whisk until smooth.
5. Toss ribs with sauce and ginger matchsticks. Place on cooking sheet; bake at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
6. Stir; bake an additional 5 minutes.
7. Thinly slice remaining scallions; combine with lemon zest as garnish.

Attribution

Posted by CookinMom at Recipe Goldmine May 29, 2001.

Source: Executive Chef John Beardsley, Ponzu, San Francisco