Stovetop Garlic Spare Ribs

Featured on almost every Chinese restaurant buffet, Garlic Spare Ribs are a classic and are loved by all! My version is so easy to make and tastes exactly like that popular buffet favourite. One pan and a stovetop is all you need for these ribs! They're garlicky, sweet, sticky, and delicious!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds spare ribs
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 10 cloves garlic, (finely minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, (grated)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup cornstarch, (whisked with 3 tablespoons water)
• 1 teaspoon seasame seeds, (for garnish)
• 3 green onions, (thinly sliced for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add all of the sauce ingredients to a large dutch oven and stir to combine. Turn the heat to medium and allow the sauce to heat up.
2. 2In the meantime, rinse the spare ribs under cold running water. Gently massage each piece taking the time to feel for small bone fragments and remove any if found.
3. 3Once all of the spare ribs have been cleaned, add them to the pot with the sauce and increase the heat to high.
4. 4As the sauce and rib mixture comes to a boil, some foam will gather at the top. Use a spoon to scoop out the foam/scum and discard it.
5. 5One all of the foam has been removed, reduce the heat to simmer and place a lid on the pot.
6. 6Simmer the spare ribs for 1 hour, checking and stirring at the 30 minutes and 45 minutes.
7. 7Next, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
8. 8Remove the lid and slowly pour in the slurry mixture while stirring the ribs and sauce. This will thicken the sauce.
9. 9Once thickened, turn off the heat and allow the ribs to rest for 5 minutes, uncovered, before serving.
10. 10Plate and garnish. Enjoy!