Molokai Ribs

Serves 8
5-6 lbs pork spareribs, cut into individual pieces
3 medium onions
6 Tbsp soy sauce, divided
1/2 tsp VE 4 Pepper Blend
6 VE Star Anise Carpels
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp VE Nonya
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp VE Ginger Powder
1/2 cup honey
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

1. In large pot place spare ribs. Cover ribs with 2 of the onions, which have been sliced, 4 Tbsp of soy sauce, the pepper, and anise.
2. Add 1-2 inches of water the pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Allow to simmer until ribs are tender – 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
3. While ribs are simmering prepare sauce. Place oil in a large frying pan and add the last onion which has been finely chopped. Sauté until golden. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Set aside.
4. When ribs are tender place on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Pour some sauce over ribs then bake, uncovered, at 400F for 1/2 hour being sure to baste every 10 minutes with remaining sauce.