20-Min Crispy Pork Ribs in Garlic Butter
Thin-sliced pork ribs seared hard in a screaming-hot pan until edges char, then finished with garlic butter and a hit of lime. Buttery, charred, and on the table in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1.2 lbs pork rib chops (thin-cut, about 0.75-inch thick)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 clove garlic cloves, sliced thin
- ½ lime fresh lime
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork ribs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact, ~2 minutes.
- 3
Lay ribs in the pan without moving them. Sear 3 minutes until edges char dark brown and crust forms.
- 4
Flip ribs once and sear the other side 2–3 minutes until caramelized. Remove to a plate.
- 5
Lower heat to medium. Add butter and sliced garlic to the same pan; cook until fragrant, 60 seconds.
- 6
Return ribs to pan and turn to coat in garlic butter. Squeeze lime juice over. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet
- paper towels
- knife
- tongs
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