Garlic Honey Glazed Pork Ribs

Crispy pan-fried pork ribs coated in a rich, glossy garlic honey glaze. Infused with aromatic garlic oil and ginger for a savory-sweet finish.

Ingredients

• 500 g pork ribs
• 1 head garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 slices ginger
• 2 stalks green onions
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp steamed fish soy sauce
• 3 tbsp hot water

Instructions

1. 1Blend the garlic

   

   Place garlic cloves into a mini chopper, add a small amount of water, and blend them into a smooth garlic paste.

   Tip: Adding a little water helps the blades puree the garlic evenly into a paste.
2. 2Strain the garlic paste

   

   Pour the blended garlic paste through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl containing the raw pork ribs to extract the garlic liquid and seasoning base.

   Tip: Ensure all the liquid is squeezed through to maximize flavor infusion.
3. 3Prepare garlic oil

   

   Pour cooking oil over the reserved minced garlic in a small glass container and mix thoroughly to create the aromatic garlic oil mixture.

   Tip: Storing the minced garlic in oil helps preserve it and enhances flavor later.
4. 4Season the pork ribs

   

   Add salt, light soy sauce, and cornstarch directly onto the raw pork ribs in a metal mixing bowl.

   Tip: Cornstarch helps lock in the moisture and creates a nice crust during cooking.
5. 5Mix and marinate the ribs

   

   Thoroughly mix the pork ribs and seasonings by hand using gloves to ensure every piece is evenly coated.

   Tip: Let the ribs marinate for about 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
6. 6Arrange ribs in the pan

   

   Spread the marinated pork ribs evenly across a non-stick pan, then cover with a glass lid to begin cooking over medium-low heat.

   Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan so the ribs can brown evenly.
7. 7Fry the pork ribs

   

   Spread the marinated pork ribs in a pan and cook over medium-low heat. Fry until the bottom sides are golden and crispy, then flip the ribs to brown the other side.

   Tip: Cook over medium-low heat to ensure the ribs cook through evenly without burning the exterior.
8. 8Add aromatics and garlic oil

   

   Add chopped ginger, green onions, and a generous spoonful of the prepared garlic oil directly into the pan with the browned pork ribs. Stir everything together well.

   Tip: Garlic oil adds an intense burst of aroma and flavor during this stage of frying.
9. 9Pour in the honey sauce

   

   Pour the prepared sauce—a mixture of honey, hot water, and steamed fish soy sauce—over the pork ribs in the pan. Stir well and cook covered for another minute.

   Tip: Make sure the honey is well dissolved in the liquid mixture before pouring it over the meat.

Storage & Reheating

Burn It Off

Frequently Asked Questions