====== Orange-Soy-Braised Pork Ribs ======


INGREDIENTS
  * 4 pounds country-style pork ribs
  * 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
  * 1/2 cup soy sauce
  * 2 tablespoons sugar
  * 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger (1 tsp powdered ginger)
  * 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) (3/4 tsp garlic granules)
  * 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

PREPARATION
  - Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
  - Sprinkle ribs evenly with salt.
  - 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.
  - Braise ribs in oven until very tender, about 2 hours. (If making ahead, see cooks' note, below.)
  - Before serving:
  - Reduce oven temperature to 200°F.
  - Transfer ribs to a baking dish, arranging them in 1 layer, and keep warm in oven.
  - 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.