Budget: Asian Spiced Orange Pork Ribs

Directions

Side ribs are cheaper than back ribs - there is lots of bone, but you can still get nice portions of meat.

Five-spice powder, available in Chinese grocery stores and supermarkets, is a mixture of cinnamon, fennel, cloves, star anise, and black pepper.

Cut ribs into small sections; trim fat.

In large saucepan, cover ribs with cold water.

Add onion and bay leaf. Bring to boil; simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until fork-tender.

Drain, discarding onion and bay leaf.

Sauce: Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine juice, honey, soy sauce, ginger, five-spice powder and garlic.

Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Arrange ribs in single layer in 13×9-inch baking dish .

Spoon sauce over top.

Bake in 350℉ (180℃) 180C oven, turning twice and basting occasionally, for 30 to 35 minutes or until ribs are glazed and sauce is thickened and sticky.

6 servings for $7.