Stop Grilling Your Pork Ribs! Try This Braised Method Instead

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork butt is often less expensive.

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil can be more budget-friendly.

Wash pork ribs with cold water and salt.

Chop garlic and green onions.

Heat a large pot over high heat.

Add about 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil or olive oil to the hot pot.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the pot and caramelize it, reducing heat to medium to prevent burning.

Add chopped garlic to the caramelized sugar.

Add pork ribs to the pot and stir to coat with the caramelized sugar.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of oyster sauce to the pot.

Add 3 teaspoons of chicken bouillon for flavor.

Add 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce for color.

Add 1/4 cup of white vinegar to the pot.

Add a pinch of salt, about 1/2 teaspoon.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, reducing the liquid.

Add 2-3 bay leaves to the pot after 10 minutes of cooking.

Reduce heat to medium and let it simmer for another 20-30 minutes.

Plate the dish with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables.

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