Sticky Garlic Spareribs

Name: Sticky Garlic Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 3 racks pork spareribs (about 3-4 racks); 16 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup palm sugar or brown sugar; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup water; 4 stalks green onions, chopped; 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Fall-off-the-bone Thai-style ribs with sticky garlic glaze. Tender pork spareribs coated in a savory-sweet garlic sauce with hints of caramel and fish sauce.

105 minMediumServes 4540 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 racks pork spareribs (about 3-4 racks)
16 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup palm sugar or brown sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp butter
1 cup water
4 stalks green onions, chopped
2 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat 3 racks pork spareribs (about 3-4 racks) dry and season with salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
2

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear ribs for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a baking dish.
3

In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and add 16 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4

Add 1/2 cup palm sugar or brown sugar, 1/4 cup fish sauce, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 cup water. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
5

Pour the sauce over ribs in the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45-60 minutes until ribs are tender and meat pulls away from the bone. An internal thermometer should read 190°F.
6

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky and caramelized.
7

Garnish with 4 stalks chopped green onions and 2 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Sticky Garlic Spareribs at?

For Sticky Garlic Spareribs, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour, in step 5. The target internal temperature is 190 F (about 90 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How do I know when Sticky Garlic Spareribs is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until ribs are tender and meat pulls away from the bone. A reading of 190 F on a thermometer settles it.

Can I skip the searing in Sticky Garlic Spareribs?

Step 2 reads: "Sear ribs for 2-3 minutes per side until browned." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for palm sugar in Sticky Garlic Spareribs?

The entry for Sticky Garlic Spareribs calls for 1/2 cup palm sugar or brown sugar. In its place: Dark or light brown sugar works, measure for measure.

Does Sticky Garlic Spareribs contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tbsp sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, soy, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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