Charred Honey-Soy Pork Ribs with Crispy Tomatoes
Sweet-savory Indonesian-style pork ribs glazed with honey, soy, and garlic, then seared until charred. Served with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs for brightness.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 548
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1.5 lbs pork ribs (baby back or short ribs)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- 2
Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Add ribs to the skillet in a single layer. Sear 3 minutes per side without moving until edges char.
- 5
Pour the glaze over the ribs. Add cherry tomatoes to the pan around them. Toss tomatoes with a spoon.
- 6
Continue cooking 4–5 minutes until glaze thickens and tomatoes begin to blister. Remove from heat.
- 7
Plate ribs and tomatoes. Drizzle with pan glaze. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet (cast iron or stainless preferred)
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- tongs or meat fork
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