Cantonese restaurants employ lengthy marinades and specialty ovens to produce these gorgeously lacquered ribs. Could we create a version that could be made in 2 hours with common cookware? Chinese-style barbecued ribs are usually marinated for several hours and then slow-roasted and basted repeatedly to build up a thick crust. For a faster version, we cut the ribs into individual pieces (to speed cooking and create more surface area) and then braised them in a highly seasoned liquid, which…