4 lbs. pork ribs
1 ball onion
1 c. white vinegar

2 c. soy sauce
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. sake (rice wine), optional
5 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh ginger (minced)
1 tbsp. cornstarch (optional)

Boil 8 cups water with ball onion and vinegar. Add pork ribs and boil for 40 minutes. Remove and discard water and onion.