Pork Noodle Soup with Cinnamon and Anise

By PineyCook

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

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.

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.