30-Min Costela no Bafo with Crispy Fries
Brazilianbraised pork ribs finished with a sizzling garlic-butter baste, plated with golden fries, tomato salad, farofa, and warm bread. One skillet, 30 minutes, pure comfort.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 780
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork ribs (1.5 to 2 inches thick, bone-in)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb frozen french fries
- ½ cup farofa (toasted cassava flour)
Instructions
- 1
Season ribs generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 3
Sear ribs 3–4 minutes per side without moving until browned edges form.
- 4
Pour broth over ribs, reduce to medium-low, cover, and braise 10 minutes until tender.
- 5
Uncover, push ribs to the side, add minced garlic and butter to the pan, stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- 6
Toss tomato and onion with salt, vinegar, and a pinch of pepper in a bowl.
- 7
Cook fries in a separate skillet or oven per package until golden and crispy.
- 8
Plate ribs with pan sauce, fries, tomato salad, farofa, butter, and warm bread rolls on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large 12-inch skillet with lid
- medium bowl
- second skillet or sheet pan
- tongs
- spoon
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