Orange-Soy-Braised Pork Ribs

Directions

1. 1.

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2.

   Sprinkle ribs evenly with salt.

3. 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.

4. 4.

   Braise ribs in oven until very tender, about 2 hours. (If making ahead, see cooks' note, below.)

5. 5.

   Reduce oven temperature to 200°F.

6. 6.

   Transfer ribs to a baking dish, arranging them in 1 layer, and keep warm in oven.

7. 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.