Black Bean Spare Ribs with Green Onion

Summary

Yield8
Prep Time1 hours
CountryChina
Main IngredientPork
MealAppetizer/Small plate

Description

 

Try this recipe in conjunction with my Floating Dragon Dumplings and One-Pot Chinese Chicken Wings with Master Sauce for a great party feast.

Ingredients

  • 5 lb Spare ribs of pork, cut into 3 inch pieces by the butcher on his band
  • 4 T Peanut Oil
  • 7 T Chinese salted black beans (not the seasoned variety)
  • 4 T hoisin sauce
  • 4 T oyster sauce
  • 15 clv whole smashed and peeled garlic
  • 4 T soy sauce
  • 8 T sugar
  • 1 c hot water
  • 0.5 c rice wine (or sake)
  • 8 dried chiles
  • 0.5 c minced scallions

Instructions

Combine the beans, garlic, soy, sugar, hoisin, oyster sauce and water. Place a large cast iron pot or heavy enameled casserole on high heat.

Add oil and swirl. Add the scallions and chilies. Swirl and add the ribs. Toss for 4 to 5 minutes. DO NOT SCORCH.

Give the seasoning a stir and add to the pot. Bring to a boil. Stir. Lower to a simmer. Cover.

Cook for 1 hour stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat.

Pour off sauce and degrease.

Transfer ribs and ‘cleaned sauce’ to a second pot and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.

Sauce should reduce to a rich consistency.

Serve.