Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　2 1/2 hr

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

　　2 1/2 pounds country-style pork ribs

　　6 cups water

　　2/3 cup soy sauce

　　2/3 cup Chinese Shaoxing wine or medium-dry Sherry

　　1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

　　1 head garlic, halved crosswise

　　3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

　　1 whole star anise

　　5 1/2 ounces bean thread (cellophane) noodles

　　Garnish: chopped cilantro; sliced scallions

　　

Step 1

Gently simmer all ingredients except noodles in a 6-quart heavy pot, covered, skimming as needed, until pork is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

　　

Step 2

Transfer pork to a bowl. Discard bones, spices, and garlic. Coarsely shred meat. Skim fat from broth, then return meat and bring to a simmer. Rinse noodles, then stir into broth and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are translucent and tender, about 6 minutes.