Honey Garlic Spare Ribs (a.k.a. "Dry Garlic Ribs")

Directions

1. 1
   Place ribs in a large stockpot; fill pot with water until ribs are covered.
2. 2
   Add onion, a couple of generous pinches of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Bring ribs to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 2 hours, or until ribs are very tender.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
4. 4
   Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and cornstarch.
5. 5
   Using tongs, carefully remove ribs from water (discard cooking liquid).
6. 6
   Cut into individual portions (about 4 ribs per person) and place ribs, meaty side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet.
7. 7
   Brush with 1/3 of the sauce and bake 45 minutes, basting twice more with sauce (after 15 and 30 minutes).