Crispy Fried Ribs: Pub-Style Perfection at Home!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) pork ribs, St. Louis style or baby back
• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated (about 1 tbsp)
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
• 2 tbsp (30ml) rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup (120ml) ketchup
• 1/4 cup (60ml) brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp (15ml) honey
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• Vegetable oil for deep frying (approximately 4-6 cups)
• 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper