25-Min Pan-Seared Pork Ribs with Peppers
Tender pork ribs kissed with garlic and seared until edges caramelize, served alongside quick-charred bell peppers. A TikTok-speed take on costela no bafo that skips the slow-cook but keeps the bold, savory punch.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork ribs (baby back or short ribs)
- 2 medium bell peppers (red or yellow), cut into thick strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lime
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 whole bay leaves
Instructions
- 1
Pat the ribs dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear ribs 2 minutes per side without moving until edges brown and caramelize. Work in batches if needed.
- 4
Remove ribs and set aside. Add garlic and bay leaves to the pan, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add pepper strips, toss with garlic and oil, cook 4 minutes until soft and lightly charred.
- 6
Return ribs to the skillet, squeeze lime juice over everything, toss once. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- tongs
- knife and cutting board
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