Garlic Butter Pork Ribs

Crispy pan-fried pork ribs tossed in a rich garlic butter glaze, infused with savory soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of honey.

Ingredients

• 500 g pork ribs
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper powder
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 30 g butter
• 25 g minced garlic
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp white sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Season the pork ribs

   

   Place the pork ribs onto a plate and pour cooking wine over them to start the seasoning process.

   Tip: Pouring cooking wine helps remove any gamey odors from the meat.
2. 2Add salt to the ribs

   

   Add an appropriate amount of salt to the plate of raw pork ribs using a small spoon to build the foundational seasoning base.

   Tip: Spread the salt evenly across the surface of the ribs so every piece gets seasoned.
3. 3Sprinkle pepper powder

   

   Sprinkle a layer of fine pepper powder over the pork ribs to add a subtle spicy kick and aroma to the marinade.

   Tip: Freshly ground pepper will offer a sharper and more aromatic flavor profile.
4. 4Marinate the Pork Ribs

   

   Add cooking wine, salt, pepper powder, and light soy sauce to the pork ribs. Mix everything together thoroughly and let the ribs marinate for 5 minutes.

   Tip: Allowing the ribs to marinate for a few minutes helps lock in the savory seasonings before cooking.
5. 5Mix and marinate the ribs

   

   Using gloved hands, thoroughly mix the seasonings into the pork ribs, ensuring every piece is well-coated, then let them marinate for 5 minutes.

   Tip: Allowing the ribs to marinate for a full 5 minutes helps the meat absorb the flavors deeply.
6. 6Heat oil in the pan

   

   Pour cooking oil into a clean white frying pan and heat it up over the stove.

   Tip: Ensure the oil is evenly distributed across the bottom of the pan.
7. 7Pan-fry the pork ribs

   

   Use chopsticks to carefully place the marinated pork rib pieces into the hot oil in the pan.

   Tip: Place the pieces in gently to avoid splashing hot oil.
8. 8Brown the ribs

   

   Continue frying the pork ribs until both sides are slightly browned, then use chopsticks to handle them.

   Tip: Fry until an even golden-brown crust forms on the surface.
9. 9Melt Butter

   

   Place a piece of butter into an empty pan over heat to melt down evenly.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium or low when melting butter to prevent it from burning before you add the aromatics.
10. 10Sauté Garlic

    

    Add minced garlic directly into the melted butter in the pan and stir-fry until it becomes fragrant.

    Tip: Stir continuously so the garlic cooks uniformly and turns golden without scorching.
11. 11Combine Ribs and Garlic Butter

    

    Add the previously pan-fried pork ribs back into the pan with the aromatic garlic and butter, then toss everything together evenly.

    Tip: Toss gently to coat each piece of pork rib thoroughly with the rich garlic butter mixture.
12. 12Season with Sauces

    

    Pour light soy sauce, oyster sauce, a bit of dark soy sauce, and a little salt over the pork ribs in the pan, then toss evenly to distribute the flavors and color.

    Tip: A touch of dark soy sauce provides a rich color, while the oyster sauce deepens the savory flavor profile.
13. 13Add Honey and Final Touches

    

    Add a little honey to enhance the flavor, toss well again, then sprinkle white sesame seeds over the dish. Mix thoroughly and it is ready to serve.

    Tip: Honey balances out the savory sauces with a hint of sweetness and helps create a wonderful glaze.
14. 14Add dark soy sauce

    

    Add a little dark soy sauce into the pan with the pork ribs and seasonings to enhance the color and depth of the dish.

    Tip: Dark soy sauce is mainly for color, so use it sparingly to avoid making the dish too dark or salty.
15. 15Season with a little salt

    

    Sprinkle a small amount of salt over the pork ribs in the pan to balance the overall savory profile of the dish.

    Tip: Adjust the amount of salt carefully since light soy sauce and oyster sauce already contain sodium.
16. 16Toss and mix evenly

    

    Stir and toss the pork ribs thoroughly in the pan so that all the added seasonings evenly coat every piece of meat.

    Tip: Toss continuously over medium heat to allow the sauces to caramelize slightly and wrap around the ribs.

Storage & Reheating

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