Filipino Ribs

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 3

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

4. 4

   Remove ribs from stock pot using tongs; arrange in a single layer in an 11x16-inch baking pan. Brush evenly with honey glaze.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven, basting often with pan drippings, until ribs are well glazed, about 30 minutes.