Filipino Ribs

This Filipino ribs recipe glazes spareribs with the sweet, tangy taste of the Philippines. One of the honey coating ingredients, star anise, is native to China; it is a star-shaped, dark brown pod that contains a pea-sized seed in each of its eight segments. Star anise is available at all Asian markets as well as many general grocery stores.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 6 pounds pork spareribs
• 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
• 6 whole star anise pods
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps

1. Place ribs, 2 onions cut into wedges, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, star anise pods, and black pepper in a large stock pot . Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until ribs are tender when pierced, about 1 ¼ hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 onion chopped; cook and stir until onion is soft. Stir in honey, brown sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice; cook and stir until well blended. Remove from heat.
3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. Remove ribs from stock pot using tongs; arrange in a single layer in an 11×16-inch baking pan. Brush evenly with honey glaze.
5. Bake in the preheated oven, basting often with pan drippings, until ribs are well glazed, about 30 minutes.