Crispy Garlic Butter Pork Ribs

Crispy yet tender pork ribs coated in a rich, caramelized garlic butter sauce infused with soy, oyster sauce, and honey.

Ingredients

• 1 kg pork ribs
• 2 bulbs garlic
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1.5 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp crispy meat powder
• 50 g butter
• to taste cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1Cut the pork ribs

   

   Place a rack of raw pork ribs on a wooden cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut them into smaller individual pieces.

   Tip: Cut cleanly between the bones to ensure even sizing for cooking.
2. 2Mince the garlic

   

   Place peeled garlic cloves into a small food processor and process them until finely minced.

   Tip: Prepare plenty of garlic to ensure a rich and aromatic flavor for the marinade and sauce.
3. 3Add marinade ingredients

   

   Arrange the raw pork rib pieces in a tray and add the minced garlic, three spoonfuls of soy sauce, one spoonful of oyster sauce, one spoonful of honey, and two spoonfuls of crispy meat powder.

   Tip: Measure the sauces and seasonings directly over the ribs to distribute the flavors evenly before mixing.
4. 4Marinate the pork ribs

   

   Use a gloved hand to thoroughly mix and massage all the marinade ingredients into the pork ribs, ensuring every piece is well coated. Let it marinate for one hour.

   Tip: Allowing the ribs to marinate for a full hour helps the flavors penetrate deeply into the meat.
5. 5Start frying the ribs

   

   Heat oil in a pan until hot, then use tongs to carefully place the marinated pork ribs into the oil to fry.

   Tip: Ensure the oil is adequately heated before adding the ribs to achieve a proper sear.
6. 6Fry until golden brown

   

   Continue frying the pork ribs in oil over low heat until all surfaces turn golden brown.

   Tip: Maintain a low heat level during frying to cook the ribs evenly without burning the exterior.
7. 7Melt the butter

   

   Place a block of butter into a clean pan on the stove and heat over medium-low flame until it completely melts into a golden liquid.

   Tip: Keep the heat low so the butter melts evenly without burning or browning too quickly.
8. 8Prepare the garlic butter sauce

   

   Add the remaining minced garlic, a spoonful of soy sauce, and half a spoonful of honey directly into the melted butter. Use a ladle or spoon to stir everything together thoroughly, creating a rich and aromatic sauce.

   Tip: Stir continuously so the honey incorporates smoothly with the melted butter and soy sauce.
9. 9Add the fried pork ribs

   

   Take the previously fried pork ribs and arrange them carefully into the pan directly over the simmering garlic butter sauce.

   Tip: Distribute the ribs evenly across the pan so each piece makes contact with the sauce.
10. 10Coat the ribs in sauce

    

    Use tongs or a spatula to toss and turn the pork ribs in the pan, ensuring every piece is thoroughly and evenly coated with the rich garlic butter sauce before removing from heat.

    Tip: Toss gently to keep the crispy coating intact while absorbing the maximum amount of flavor.

Storage & Reheating

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