Pork Spareribs In Black Bean Sauce

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Servings: 2 quarts Difficulty: Advanced
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Savory braised ribs coated in a rich, umami-packed fermented black bean glaze
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Pork Spareribs In Black Bean Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 quarts Calories: 1022.0

Description

This classic Chinese-style dish features tender pork spareribs slow-braised in a deeply savory sauce made with fermented black beans, oyster sauce, and soy. The ribs become fork-tender as they absorb the complex, salty-sweet flavors of the sauce. The fermented black beans provide a distinctive pungent kick that pairs beautifully with the richness of the pork fat. It is a comforting, hearty meal that shines when served over steamed white rice.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Have the butcher cut the spareribs into 1 1/2-inch wide strips and trim off excess fat.
  2. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and parboil the ribs for 3 minutes.
  3. Drain the ribs well and rinse them under cold water to remove impurities.
  4. Wash the black beans thoroughly two times and drain well.
  5. Crush the black beans slightly with the handle of a cleaver or chop them very finely with a sharp knife.
  6. Heat oil in a wok or large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the crushed garlic and drained spareribs to the hot wok.
  8. Stir-fry the ribs for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  9. Add the black bean mixture, chicken stock, salt, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and scallions.
  10. Bring the mixture to a fast boil, then reduce heat to medium.
  11. Cover the wok and simmer for 40 minutes until the ribs are tender.
  12. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
  13. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the rib mixture.
  14. Bring the sauce back to a boil and stir until it thickens and coats the ribs.
  15. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 quarts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1022.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57.4g89%
Saturated Fat 17.5g88%
Cholesterol 317.2mg106%
Sodium 2921.0mg122%
Total Carbohydrate 10.2g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 103.1g207%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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