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Ingredientes
- 2 pounds “sweet-and-sour” cut pork spare ribs (see Note)
- 7 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar">rock sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine or dry Marsala wine
- 4 to 6 large cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 stalks green onions, cut into 3-inch segments
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2015g | |
| Calories 400 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.04g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7282mg | 303% |
| Potassium 580mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 74.61g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 56.91g | 38% |
| Protein 9.98g | 16% |
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