Sweet Garlic BBQ Pork Ribs with Crispy Edges
Tender, charred pork ribs glazed with a sweet-savory Indonesian-style sauce in under 30 minutes. Serve with yellow rice, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce for a complete weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare), cut into 2-rib pieces
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 portion yellow rice (cooked), cucumber, tomato, and lettuce for serving
Instructions
- 1
Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Working in batches, sear ribs until golden brown on both sides, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
- 5
Return ribs to skillet and toss to coat. Simmer uncovered for 6–8 minutes until glaze darkens and edges char slightly.
- 6
Serve ribs hot alongside yellow rice, sliced cucumber, tomato, and lettuce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
- tongs
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