Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         pork spareribs  -- cut in half
   3      tablespoons   sugar
   8                    green onions  -- 4 to 5 inches long
     1/4  cup           soy sauce
   1      tablespoon    rice wine  -- or dry sherry
   5      tablespoons   water
   2      tablespoons   rice vinegar  -- or white vinegar

Preparation:

Use a sharp knife to cut between the spareribs. Put the green onions in the bottom of a large saucepan. Place the spareribs on top of the green onions. Add the wine, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to low. Cook about 2 hours, then serve hot. Makes about 4 servings.