Charred BBQ Pork Ribs with Sweet Glaze
Tender pork ribs coated in a glossy Indonesian-style sweet and savory glaze, charred until caramelized. Ready in under 30 minutes using a high-heat skillet and a two-stage cook.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis cut), cut into 2-rib sections
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Working in batches, sear ribs 2 minutes per side without moving until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add garlic and ginger to the same skillet, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar until sugar dissolves. Return ribs to pan and coat generously.
- 6
Cook uncovered over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, turning ribs once, until glaze darkens and caramelizes.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- paper towels
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
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