Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound pork spare ribs
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/4 stalk celery, grated
• 1 (1/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 clove garlic, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 fresh chile pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; set a baking rack on top.
2. Rub salt and pepper over the pork ribs; place on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Cook in the preheated oven, flipping once, until meat pulls away easily from the bone, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
4. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add celery, ginger, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Mix in soy sauce, chile pepper, sake, tomato puree, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and salt; stir until sauce is combined. Remove from heat.
5. Toss pork ribs in sauce until coated.