# Braised pork ribs with soy sauce (from Gonzalo's Food Cravings)

Video: [Easy Chinese-Style Soy Sauce Braised Pork Ribs Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTZN9OVbvII) by [Gonzalo's Food Cravings](https://www.youtube.com/@GonzalosFoodCravings).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.16 per serving, ~$8.32 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$29.84* per serving (88%) vs ordering out (~$34.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 3 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$34, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 cup light soy sauce
- 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/2 cup Shaoxing wine
- 1 cup water
- 4 pieces rock sugar
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 3 kg pork ribs
- for searing cooking oil
- 3 pieces ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 pieces star anise
- for garnish green onions

## Steps

1. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTZN9OVbvII&t=14s) Combine the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, water, rock sugar, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. [1:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTZN9OVbvII&t=100s) Slice the rack of pork ribs into individual rib pieces.
3. [2:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTZN9OVbvII&t=122s) Heat cooking oil in a wok and sear the ribs in batches for 3 minutes on each side.
4. [3:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTZN9OVbvII&t=203s) Remove the seared ribs from the wok and set them aside.
5. [3:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTZN9OVbvII&t=230s) Sauté the ginger, garlic, and star anise in the remaining oil until fragrant.
6. [4:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTZN9OVbvII&t=250s) Return the seared ribs to the wok.
7. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the ribs.
8. Stir the ribs to coat, cover with a lid, and braise for 30 to 40 minutes.
9. Transfer the braised ribs to a serving plate.
10. Drizzle some of the remaining braising sauce over the plated ribs.
11. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

## Equipment

- wok
- tongs
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- total cooking time
- heat levels for searing and braising

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