Description
If you love my popular Sườn Ram Mặn recipe, you will love this easy one-pot shortcut. Skip making caramel sauce from scratch, just simmer pork ribs in a single can of Pepsi or Coke with fish sauce and aromatics until glossy and tender. Ready in under an hour with no blanching or marinating required.
Ingredients
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- 2.5 to 3 lbs pork ribs
- 1 (12-oz) can regular Pepsi or Coke
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 green onions
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 medium shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG and/or 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional for more flavor)
Instructions
- Prep ribs and aromatics: Slice between the bones of the pork ribs to separate them into individual, bite-sized riblets. Rinse them well with cold water (you can give them a quick rub with a little salt before rinsing to remove any lingering pork odor) and drain thoroughly. Thinly slice the green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate. Peel and chop the garlic and shallot. Set aside.
- Combine everything in the pot: Place the pork ribs into a medium pot. Add the white part of green onions, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, and ground black pepper.
- Simmer uncovered: Bring the liquid up to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Leave the pot uncovered so the liquid can reduce and the soda doesn’t boil over. Braise uncovered on medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally so the ribs cook evenly. At the 45-minute mark, pork ribs should be tender and the liquid should have evaporated off, leaving a small liquid at the bottom. Turn off the heat. Give a taste test and if it feel like it needs more flavor, add the MSG and/or chicken bouillon powder.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with the remaining green onion tops and an extra sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper for a finishing aroma. Serve with hot steamed rice for a and other vegetable side dishes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese