Crispy Garlic Spare Ribs
Crispy Garlic Spare Ribs
Ingredients
For the Spare Ribs
- 2 pounds pork spare ribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce ginger, nub, peeled
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- 1
Wash your hands thoroughly before beginning.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Cut the pork spare ribs in between the bones into individual pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Quickly parboil the spareribs for 5 minutes to remove impurities and scum.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 4
Drain the spareribs in a colander and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Return the rinsed spareribs to the pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, the nub of ginger, and enough fresh water to cover the ribs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the spareribs are tender but not falling apart.
⏱️ 40 min
- 6
Remove the spareribs from the pot and pat them completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F. Carefully deep fry the dried ribs in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
While the ribs are frying or after they are done, prepare the sauce. In a separate pan, sauté the 1 tablespoon of minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Add the 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 4 tablespoons of honey to the pan with the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer, allowing the sugars to caramelize and the sauce to slightly reduce and thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Add the crispy fried spareribs into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Toss the spareribs to combine, making sure that the sauce glazes all over each piece.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Plate the crispy garlic spare ribs and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Garlic Spare Ribs
For the Spare Ribs
- 2 pounds pork spare ribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce ginger, nub, peeled
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- 1
Wash your hands thoroughly before beginning.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Cut the pork spare ribs in between the bones into individual pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Quickly parboil the spareribs for 5 minutes to remove impurities and scum.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 4
Drain the spareribs in a colander and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Return the rinsed spareribs to the pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, the nub of ginger, and enough fresh water to cover the ribs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the spareribs are tender but not falling apart.
⏱️ 40 min - 6
Remove the spareribs from the pot and pat them completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F. Carefully deep fry the dried ribs in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
While the ribs are frying or after they are done, prepare the sauce. In a separate pan, sauté the 1 tablespoon of minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Add the 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 4 tablespoons of honey to the pan with the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer, allowing the sugars to caramelize and the sauce to slightly reduce and thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Add the crispy fried spareribs into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Toss the spareribs to combine, making sure that the sauce glazes all over each piece.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Plate the crispy garlic spare ribs and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min