Sweet Sour Spareribs

Ingrediments:
3 lbs spare ribs cut into 1" strips
2 tbsp shoyu
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3" ginger root smashed & sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp salt

Directions:
1. Have the butcher cut the spare ribs into 1" strips through the bone
2. Cut the spare ribs between the bones into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl. Add Shoyu and mix. Add flour and mix again. Let sit for about 30 min.
3. In a large pot add the vinegar, water, brown sugar and salt. Mix well.
4. Heat in a wok or frying pan on med high heat. Add 2-3 tbs oil and gently brown the ginger and garlic. Remove and place in the pot with the sauce. Then add 1/2 the meat to the wok and spread out but don't stir. Let brown for about 2 min. Using tongs (or chopsticks), turn the pieces to the meat the same way and add to the pot. Stir to mix meat with the sauce.
5. Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil then turn heat down to low and let simmer covered for 1 hr or until tender. Stir occasionally.