This nice recipe is good for the weekend. It is best served on long-grain rice, which absorbs the liquid well. It’s a simple recipe from an old Chinese cookbook: three, two, one, four, five.
Separate the ribs with a sharp kitchen knife. Spread scallions evenly in the bottom of a large pot and place the ribs on top. Stir together the sugar, vinegar, wine, soy sauce and water and add to the crock pot. Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Simmer on low heat for about 2 hours and bring to the table hot.