Dad's Spare Ribs

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons cider vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons honey 
• 6 servings coarsely cracked pepper black for sprinkling
• 3 pounds pork spareribs cut into 1 1/2 by 1 1/2-inch to 1 1/2 by 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 
• 4 tablespoons soya sauce dark
• 1 tablespoon sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• pot
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Place the spare ribs, cider vinegar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sugar in a large bowl.
2. Add 2/3 cup water and stir to combine.
3. Place the spare ribs and the liquid in a large pot over low heat. Cover the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the meat begins to come apart from the bone, about 40 minutes.
4. Remove the spare ribs from the pot using a slotted spoon. Increase the heat to high and let the sauce reduce until it looks glazy, 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Add the honey and sprinkle with pepper and let the sauce simmer, about 1 minute.
6. Pour the sauce over the spare ribs and mix to combine.
7. Serve immediately.