Japanese Spicy Spare Ribs

Tender pork ribs are oven-grilled, then stir-fried in a sticky, sweet and sour spicy sauce. This serves 2 for a main course or 6 for a starter.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 46 mins
• Calories: 256 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• salt to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 (1/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger, grated
• 1 pound pork spare ribs
• ¼ stalk celery, grated
• ½ clove garlic, grated
• 1 fresh chile pepper, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; set a baking rack on top.

Step 2

Rub salt and pepper over the pork ribs; place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Cook in the preheated oven, flipping once, until meat pulls away easily from the bone, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add celery, ginger, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Mix in soy sauce, chile pepper, sake, tomato puree, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and salt; stir until sauce is combined. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Toss pork ribs in sauce until coated.