Legendary restauranteur and cookbook author Irene Kuo says of her astonishingly easy spare ribs recipe: "This is a lighthearted title for an extremely easy and delectable dish—the 1 to 5 referring to the simmering ingredients. The sauce-coated meat is succulent, with a deep sweet and sour flavor." SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8FULL RECIPE ►►https://f52.co/2YyrfV7Serves: 2 to 3 Cook time: 50 minIngredients1 1/2 pounds meaty spare ribs (ask the butcher to slice them into individual ribs and cut each rib crosswise into 3 pieces)1 tablespoon dry sherry2 tablespoons dark soy sauce3 tablespoons cider vinegar4 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons waterCONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.