20-Min Garlic Butter Pork Ribs
Tender pork ribs glazed in garlicky butter and soy, crispy at the edges and juicy inside. A Brazilian-inspired weeknight shortcut that tastes like it simmered for hours.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork ribs (small, thin-cut), patted dry
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ whole lime
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Working in batches, sear ribs 3 minutes per side without moving — edges should be golden and crispy.
- 3
Return all ribs to the pan and scatter minced garlic over them.
- 4
Pour soy sauce around the ribs and toss gently for 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and ribs glaze.
- 5
Squeeze lime juice over the top and taste — adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- 6
Serve immediately, spooning pan sauce over each portion; garnish with cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- tongs
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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