Sweet Charred Pork Ribs with Crispy Potatoes
Broiler-charred Indonesian-style pork ribs with a sweet-savory glaze, served alongside crispy smashed potatoes and vegetable chips. Total time under 30 minutes using a single sheet pan.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 48g

Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork baby back ribs
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 count garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lbs russet potatoes
- 1.5 cups vegetable chips (store-bought)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat ribs dry. Whisk ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic until smooth.
- 2
Arrange ribs meat-side up on a sheet pan. Brush glaze thickly on both sides.
- 3
Broil ribs 6 inches from heat for 12 minutes, basting with extra glaze halfway through. Edges should char and bubble.
- 4
Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash with salt and pepper.
- 5
Warm vegetable chips in a small skillet or serve at room temperature alongside the plated ribs and potatoes.
- 6
Divide mashed potatoes and ribs between plates. Scatter vegetable chips on the side and garnish with cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- whisk
- pastry brush
- oven with broiler
- large pot
- wooden spoon or potato masher
- small skillet
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