Filipino Patatim (Pork)

A recipe I tried.  It was cooked by my cousin-in-law.  We make sure to see each other at least twice a month, and we love to share the meals we cook. While the children of course play.

Patatim

Ingredients:  6 lbs Pork Spareribs (I didn't have pata)
                     2 cups 7 up
                     1/4 cup ketchup
                     1/4 cup Oyster Sauce
                     1/4 cup Soysauce
                     1/2 cup water
                     3 Anise
                     2/3 cup Sugar
                     6 cloves garlic, crushed
                     Pepper
                    
Procedure:  Boil pork and the rest of the ingredients till tender, add water if not yet tender. 

                   Mix 3 TBSP of cornstarch to 6 TBSP of water.in a small bowl until you don't see
                   any lumps. 

                  When pork is tender, pour cornstarch mixture, cook until sauce thickens. 

                  You can can add vegetables to this dish, like Napa Cabbage, adding boiled eggs
                  will be great too.