Coffee Glazed Pork Ribs

Tender pork ribs coated in a rich, glossy coffee glaze infused with garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar, pan-fried to golden perfection.

Ingredients

• 500 g pork ribs
• 1 tbsp starch
• 2 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 packets instant black coffee powder
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• to taste water

Instructions

1. 1Massage and Marinate the Ribs

   

   Wear a glove to thoroughly massage and mix the seasonings—including salt, sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, starch, cooking wine, and egg—into the pre-cooked pork ribs. Ensure each piece is evenly coated, then let it rest for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to fully penetrate.

   Tip: Massaging by hand helps the marinade absorb faster into the meat.
2. 2Prepare the Coffee Sauce Base

   

   In a clean container, combine instant black coffee powder, minced garlic, brown sugar, starch, and light soy sauce, mixing thoroughly to form the aromatic coffee sauce foundation.

   Tip: Dissolve the coffee powder thoroughly to prevent clumps in the sauce.
3. 3Pan-Fry the Pork Ribs

   

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add the marinated pork ribs and pan-fry them slowly, using tongs to flip them occasionally. Cook until all sides turn a rich golden brown, then remove and set aside.

   Tip: Keep the heat low so the sugars from the marinade do not burn before the meat is golden.
4. 4Heat the Coffee Sauce

   

   Pour the prepared coffee sauce mixture into a pan and heat it over medium heat until it comes to a boil, creating a rich and aromatic base for the ribs.

   Tip: Stir constantly while heating to prevent the sauce from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
5. 5Simmer Ribs in the Sauce

   

   Add the pan-fried pork ribs into the bubbling coffee sauce, pour in an appropriate amount of boiling water matching the rib volume, and simmer on low heat before reducing on high heat.

   Tip: Ensure the water level matches the amount of ribs as specified before reducing the sauce.
6. 6Simmer and Reduce the Sauce

   

   Continue to simmer the pork ribs on low heat for 30 minutes, and finally reduce over high heat for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens into a rich glaze coating the ribs.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of water proportionally based on the quantity of ribs to ensure proper braising.

Storage & Reheating

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