20-Min Glazed Pork Ribs
Tender pork spare ribs with a sticky-sweet soy glaze, ready in under 20 minutes using pre-cut ribs and a hot skillet. The key is high heat and rapid reduction for that glossy, caramelized finish.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork spare ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add rib pieces and sear without stirring for 3 minutes until the bottom edges brown.
- 3
Flip the ribs and cook another 2 minutes until the other side browns lightly.
- 4
Pour soy sauce and mirin over the ribs, then add ginger and garlic, stirring gently.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces to a thick, glossy glaze.
- 6
Finish with green onion and serve immediately while the glaze is hot and sticky.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
- knife for mincing
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