Charred BBQ Pork Ribs with Sambal
Sticky-sweet pork ribs finished in a screaming-hot skillet for a charred crust, glazed with a quick ketchup-soy sauce, and served with fiery sambal. Dinner in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork ribs (baby back or spare), cut into 2-rib pieces
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup sambal oelek
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Pat ribs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Working in batches, sear ribs 2 minutes per side without moving until edges brown, then transfer to a plate.
- 4
Whisk ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
- 5
Return all ribs to the skillet, pour glaze over, and toss to coat evenly for 2 minutes over medium heat.
- 6
Plate ribs, squeeze lime over top, and serve with a generous dollop of sambal on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- tongs
- paper towels
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