Spare Ribs: Chinese Style

Heat a large skillet with some oil in it, and start to brown the spare ribs. Once the ribs are seared and browned, add the rest of the ingredients listed (wine, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and water). Mix well and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, and it's ready to serve! When cutting the spare ribs into thirds, you can do it with a well-sharpened cleaver. Getting the butcher to saw them with a belt saw is usually better, as the cleaver creates bone fragments which are unpleasant when eating the ribs. The saw, on the other hand, makes a nice clean cut.