Ginger-Soy Pork Ribs
Tender spare ribs glazed in a sticky, umami-forward sauce of soy, mirin, ginger, and garlic. One skillet, 20 minutes — the kind of weeknight dinner that tastes like you spent hours.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork spare ribs (pre-cut into individual bones)
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 2
Working in batches, sear ribs for 2 minutes per side until browned — don't crowd the pan.
- 3
Whisk soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic, and water in a small bowl until combined.
- 4
Return all ribs to the skillet and pour the sauce over them.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is glossy and ribs are tender.
- 6
Serve immediately with rice or steamed vegetables.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon
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