Sticky Glazed Pork Ribs — Wuxi Style
Tender pork spare ribs caramelized in a glossy sweet-savory glaze with soy, ginger, and vinegar — ready in under 25 minutes. A showstopping weeknight dinner that tastes like you spent hours.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork spare ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add ribs in a single layer and sear 3 minutes per side until the surface is golden brown, working in batches if needed.
- 3
Pour off excess fat from the skillet, leaving the ribs inside.
- 4
Stir in soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, ginger, and garlic until combined and the sugar dissolves.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid darkens and coats the ribs thickly, 8–10 minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a plate. Serve hot — the glaze will set as it cools.
Tools you’ll need
- large 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- tongs
- kitchen knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups and spoons
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