Crispy Roast Pork Ribs with Garlic & Paprika
Polish-style roasted pork ribs with a savory garlic-paprika crust, ready in under 25 minutes. High-heat roasting creates a caramelized exterior while the meat stays tender inside.
- Total time
- 24 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork spare ribs or baby back ribs
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional, traditional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Mix paprika, minced garlic, caraway seeds (if using), and olive oil in a small bowl until paste-like.
- 3
Rub the spice paste evenly all over both sides of the ribs, coating thoroughly.
- 4
Arrange ribs on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast at 475°F for 18–20 minutes.
- 5
Ribs are done when edges are deeply caramelized and meat pulls away slightly from the bones.
- 6
Rest 2 minutes, then serve hot with lemon wedges or mustard on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- kitchen tongs
- oven
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