A long, slow braise is the secret to tender meat that falls off the bone.
Recipe information
Total Time
3 hr
Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
4
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1
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2
2
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Special Equipment
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Preparation
Step 1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
Step 2
Sprinkle ribs evenly with salt.
Step 3
Bring orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper to a boil in roasting pan over moderately high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add ribs in 1 layer using tongs, turning to coat, and cover pan tightly with foil.
Step 4
Braise ribs in oven until very tender, about 2 hours. (If making ahead, see cooks' note, below.)
Before serving:
Step 5
Reduce oven temperature to 200°F.
Step 6
Transfer ribs to a baking dish, arranging them in 1 layer, and keep warm in oven.
Step 7
Skim fat from cooking liquid if desired, then make glaze by boiling liquid, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Brush glaze generously on ribs.