• Preheat the oven to 350°
• Season the ribs with salt and pepper, pushing the seasoning into the meat. Heat a roasting tray on the stove ( or large enough frying pan) with a little olive oil and brown the ribs for 5–10 minutes until they are coloured on all sides
• Add the garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise and honey and continue to cook over the heat for 2 minutes until the honey begins to caramelise. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar and Shaoxing wine and bring to the boil, simmering for 1 minute. Add the spring onions and stock and bring to a boil. Place in the preheated oven and cook for 1 hour until tender, turning the ribs halfway through the cooking time.

(((((Optional Steps))))

• Remove the pan from the oven and place back on the stove. Heat the marinade and reduce for 8–10 minutes until the sauce is thick and syrupy. Turn the ribs in the sauce to coat them well, then serve. this will make "Sticky Ribs"