Simple Braised Spare Ribs

For a few weeks I have been in a food funk. Nothing tasted good. My palate was BORED. I finally made it to the Chinese market and bought 2 pounds of pork spare ribs (they come in little 1 inch chunks but you can also use the 3 inch ribs as well). Mom's spare ribs never disappoint.

Simple Braised Spare Ribs
Put 2 pounds of spare ribs in a pot that has a cover and is suitable for braising. Pour in 3/4 cup water, 3/4 cup soy sauce, 3/4 white vinegar. Add 2 large crushed garlic cloves, an inch of cut fresh ginger, 10 whole black peppercorns and 2 tbsp of agave nectar (mom usually uses sugar). Braise for at least an hour. Serve over rice or bachelor noodles (somen) and sprinkle with scallions.