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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
20-Min Crispy Pork Ribs in Garlic Butter
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat pork ribs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact, ~2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Lay ribs in the pan without moving them. Sear 3 minutes until edges char dark brown and crust forms.

  4. Step 4

    Flip ribs once and sear the other side 2–3 minutes until caramelized. Remove to a plate.

  5. Step 5

    Lower heat to medium. Add butter and sliced garlic to the same pan; cook until fragrant, 60 seconds.

  6. Step 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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