48-Hour Beef Ribs

• 6 pounds bone-in beef ribs
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1-to-2-inch piece peeled ginger root, finely chopped (1 to 2 tablespoons)
• 1 whole star anise, crushed
• 3 to 4 tablespoons apple juice
• 2 to 4 medium cloves garlic, crushed
• Salt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1. Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven; preheat to 140 degrees.
2. Place the ribs in an oven cooking bag in a baking dish, or just in a baking dish. Add the soy sauce, ginger to taste, the star anise, and the apple juice and garlic to taste. If you are using a cooking bag, seal the bag and massage it to coat the ribs evenly. If you are using a baking dish, combine the ingredients in the dish and turn the ribs to coat them thoroughly. Seal the bag or cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
3. Slow-roast on the middle rack of the oven for 48 hours, turning the meat a couple of time as it cooks (once every 12 hours or so). Check the temperature with a thermometer about every 6 to 8 hours; adjust the temperature setting if it is more than a few degrees off.
4. Just before serving, remove the ribs from the oven and transfer them to a foil-lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Position the top oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiling element; preheat the broiler.
5. While the meat rests, transfer the cooking liquid from the oven bag or baking dish to a medium saucepan, straining it to remove the chunks of star anise and other small solids. Cook over high heat for 10 to 12 minutes so it reduces to a glaze. Taste, and add salt or other seasonings as needed.
6. Brush the ribs with the glaze, then sprinkle with the brown sugar. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes or until the meat has developed a nice crust. Watch closely to make sure the ribs do not burn.
7. Cut the meat into individual ribs; serve hot.
8. Serve the ribs with rice and braised or steamed vegetables. They are also nice when cooked with fewer spices and served with mashed potatoes and bearnaise sauce.
9. 500 calories, 31g fat, 13g saturated fat, 140mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 4g carbohydrates, 0g dietary fiber, 4g sugar, 47g protein.

soy sauce, ginger root, star anise, apple juice, cloves garlic, salt, light brown sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/48-hour-beef-ribs-50185354 (may not work)