Braised Pork Ribs with Preserved Plums

Name: Braised Pork Ribs with Preserved Plums
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hot Dishes

Tender pork ribs are caramelized with yellow rock sugar, then slow-braised with plump preserved plums, ginger, and shallots until the sour-sweet fruit melts into a glossy, deeply savory glaze that coats every meaty piece.

45 minNewMedium Hot Dishes Stew Savory & Sweet

Instructions

1
Soak the preserved plums thoroughly in the evening.
2
Rinse the ribs with clean water to remove the blood, and pat dry.
3
Place the clay pot on the stove, turn to medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons of canola oil and 30–35 grams of yellow rock sugar.
4
Turn to low heat and stir constantly, cooking until the rock sugar melts and turns brown, but do not burn it;
5
Cut the shallots into quarters, add ginger slices and shallots into the pot, then stir and sauté until fragrant;
6
Pour in the ribs and stir-fry, allowing the ribs to be coated with caramelized sugar.
7
Pour the water that the preserved plums were soaked in into the pot. If there isn't enough water, add hot water until the water basically covers the ribs.
8
Turn to low heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes. After the time is up, check the tenderness of the ribs, and if you want them to be more tender, continue to cook for a little longer.
9
Taste it, cook on high heat until the sauce thickens, then it's ready to serve. Enjoy!