Sweet Soy BBQ Pork Ribs with Crispy Sides
Caramelized pork ribs glazed with a quick Indonesian-inspired sweet soy sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes and charred onions. Ready in 25 minutes using pre-cooked ribs and a screaming-hot skillet.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pre-cooked pork ribs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 medium red onions, halved
- 1.5 cups mashed potatoes (frozen, store-bought, or prepared)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
- 1
Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and ginger together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear ribs in batches without moving, 2–3 minutes per side until edges are golden and charred.
- 4
Pour glaze over ribs and stir to coat evenly. Cook 2 minutes, tossing gently, until syrupy and tacky.
- 5
Push ribs to the side. Add onion halves cut-side down and sear 3–4 minutes until charred and soft.
- 6
Warm mashed potatoes in the microwave or separately. Plate potatoes, top with glazed ribs and crispy onions.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- spoon
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