3 spiced molasses pork spareribs Recipes

pork spareribs trimmed st. louis-style , membrane removed, cut in half across the bone, mushroom soy sauce *, or regular soy sauce plus 1 1/2 tbsp. molasses, shaoxing rice wine * or dry sherry, chinese five-spice powder, star anise pods, coarsely chopped unpeeled fresh ginger, sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, chinese red vinegar * or unseasoned rice vinegar, thai or vietnamese fish sauce, vegetable oil for deep-frying , plus 1/4 cup oil for cooking in wok, cornstarch, minced garlic, thai basil leaves * or small regular basil leaves, plus a few basil sprigs

brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, pork spareribs, molasses, honey, garlic cloves, minced, lemon juice, cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar