Sườn Non Kho Tiêu (Braised Pork Ribs with Pepper)

Ingredients

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• 2 lb (900 g) pork ribs or rib tips
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 shallot, minced

Let’s make it

1. Brown the ribs in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and cook 1 minute.
2. Stir in fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and water. Bring to a simmer.
3. Cover and cook on low for 50 to 55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and reaches 63 C/145 F with a 3-minute rest.
4. Uncover for the last 5 minutes if you want a thicker glaze, then serve with rice.