This trick for making pork ribs, learned from a famous restaurant, ensures tender, flavorful ribs every time. Follow these steps to create mouth-watering ribs that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients:
- 1 kilo pork ribs
- 1 liter boiling water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 50 milliliters soy sauce
- 100 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pepper jelly
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Parsley to taste (optional)
Instructions:
- Pre-cook the Ribs:
- Begin by heating 1 liter of water in a large skillet until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Carefully place 1 kilo of pork ribs into the boiling water. The ribs should be fully submerged to ensure even cooking.
- Cover the skillet with a lid to trap the steam and allow the ribs to cook for 20 minutes. This initial boiling step helps tenderize the ribs and reduce overall cooking time while infusing them with moisture.
- Season the Ribs:
- After 20 minutes, use tongs to flip the ribs over in the skillet. This ensures that both sides are cooked evenly and absorb the flavors.
- Season the ribs generously with 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika, and 3 crushed garlic cloves. These seasonings add depth and a savory profile to the meat.
- Cover the skillet again and let the ribs cook for another 15 minutes. This additional cooking time allows the seasonings to penetrate the meat thoroughly.
- Add Soy Sauce and Water:
- Once the ribs have cooked for a total of 35 minutes, pour in 50 milliliters of soy sauce and 100 milliliters of water. The soy sauce provides a rich umami flavor, while the water helps to create a flavorful cooking liquid.
- Stir the mixture gently to combine and coat the ribs with the sauce.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce for a few minutes. This reduction process concentrates the flavors and creates a delicious glaze for the ribs.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- Flip the ribs again to ensure they are evenly coated with the reducing sauce.
- Add 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of mustard, 1 tablespoon of pepper jelly, and 1 tablespoon of honey to the skillet. This combination of ingredients creates a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy glaze that enhances the flavor of the ribs.
- Stir everything together to form a thick, flavorful glaze that clings to the ribs.
- Finish Cooking:
- Continue cooking the ribs in the skillet, turning them occasionally to ensure they are fully coated and the glaze is evenly distributed.
- Allow the sauce to thicken and caramelize, creating a sticky, delicious coating on the ribs. This should take an additional 10-15 minutes.
- If desired, add chopped parsley to taste for a fresh, herbal note that complements the rich flavors of the dish.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the ribs are fully cooked and glazed, carefully remove them from the skillet and place them on a serving platter.
- Garnish the ribs with additional parsley if desired for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve the ribs hot, alongside your favorite sides such as coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Tips and Variations:
- Different Sauces: Experiment with different types of jelly, such as apricot or raspberry, to change the flavor profile of the glaze. Each type of jelly adds a unique sweetness and depth to the glaze.
- Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to the glaze for extra heat. This adds a delightful spiciness that balances the sweet and savory elements of the dish.
- Marinade: For even more flavor, marinate the ribs in the seasoning mixture for a few hours or overnight before cooking. This allows the flavors to penetrate deeper into the meat.
- Oven Finish: After simmering in the skillet, you can finish the ribs in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes to further caramelize the glaze and enhance the flavor.
This pork ribs recipe, inspired by a famous restaurant trick, ensures tender, flavorful ribs with a delicious glaze. The combination of pre-cooking, seasoning, and a flavorful glaze creates ribs that are sure to be a hit at any meal. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or a special occasion, these ribs will impress and satisfy.
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