Potato Braised Pork Ribs

Potato Braised Pork Ribs is a classic Chinese home-style dish with rich flavors, tender ribs, and soft, flavorful potatoes. Not only is it delicious, but it's also nutritious, making it perfect for family gatherings. This heartwarming dish, with its aromatic and savory taste, is sure to impress your friends.

7 Reviews
10 Comments
POSTED:21/06/2024
Level:Medium
Yield:2-3 servings
Total:1 hr 15 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:15 min

Here are some tips to ensure you can easily find the ingredients and make this dish successfully:

1.Ingredient Selection:

Pork Ribs: You can find pork ribs at supermarkets or butcher shops, usually labeled as "spare ribs" or "baby back ribs." Choose ribs with thicker meat and some fat for the best texture and flavor.

Potatoes: Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal for this dish because they become tender and flavorful when braised.

Seasonings: Light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar can be found in the Asian food section of large supermarkets or at Asian grocery stores. If you can't find rock sugar, granulated sugar can be used as a substitute.

2.Preparation:

Pork Ribs: If the pork ribs are large, you can ask the butcher to cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces, or you can carefully cut them at home with a heavy-duty kitchen knife.

Seasoning Mix: Ensure you have all the necessary seasonings. Adjust the ratio of light soy sauce to dark soy sauce according to your taste. Cooking wine can be replaced with common rice wine or Shaoxing wine.

3.Cooking Equipment:

Wok or Dutch Oven: Use a deep wok or a Dutch oven as they provide even heating and are suitable for long simmering.

Pressure Cooker: If you're short on time, a pressure cooker can speed up the process. Pressure cook the ribs for about 20 minutes, then add the potatoes and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

4.Cooking Tips:

Blanching the Ribs: This crucial step removes impurities and excess fat, resulting in a cleaner taste.

Heat Control: After bringing the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Slow cooking allows the ribs and potatoes to absorb the flavors fully, resulting in better taste and texture.

Sauce Reduction: Adjust the consistency of the sauce according to your preference. Avoid drying it out completely; a slightly thickened sauce works best.

5.Flavor Adjustments:

Sugar: Rock sugar provides a mild sweetness. If using granulated sugar, be careful not to add too much to avoid an overly sweet dish.

Salt: Adjust the saltiness to your taste. If the soy sauce is very salty, use it sparingly.

Spices: The amount of star anise and cinnamon sticks can be adjusted based on your preference. For a milder flavor, start with less and add more if needed.

By selecting the right ingredients and mastering the cooking techniques, you can create an authentic and delicious Chinese home-style dish. Feel free to adjust the seasoning ratios and cooking methods based on ingredient availability and personal taste preferences.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 0.66 pounds pork ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 10 small potatoes (about 0.66 pounds), peeled and cut into chunks

ACCESSORIES

  • Green onions, cut into sections
  • Ginger, sliced

SEASONINGS

  • 1-2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • a bit of Cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons rock sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking wine
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prep the Potatoes:

Peel and cut the small potatoes into chunks. Soak them in water to prevent discoloration.

Prep potatoes: Peel, cut into chunks, and soak in water to prevent discoloration.

STEP 2

Prep the Aromatics:

Cut the green onions into sections and slice the ginger.

Prepare aromatics: Cut green onions into sections and slice ginger.

STEP 3

Prep the Ribs:

Cut the pork ribs into 2-inch pieces.

Cut pork ribs into 2-inch pieces.

STEP 4

Blanch the Ribs:

Boil a pot of water. Add the pork ribs and blanch until they change color. Drain and rinse the ribs under cold water, then set aside.

Blanch pork ribs by boiling them until the color changes, then rinse under cold water.

STEP 5

Stir-fry the Ribs:

Heat a bit of oil in a pot. Add the ginger slices, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Stir-fry until fragrant.

Add the pork ribs and stir-fry until they turn slightly golden.

Stir-fry pork ribs with ginger, star anise, and cinnamon until golden.

STEP 6

Add Seasonings:

Pour in the cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rock sugar. Stir until the ribs are evenly coated and have a nice color.

Tip:

If you can't find dark soy sauce, you can substitute it with regular soy sauce. However, dark soy sauce adds a richer color to the dish.

Instructions for adding seasonings to ribs; use dark soy sauce for color.

STEP 7

Simmer the Ribs:

Add enough water to cover the ribs (about 2 cups). Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.

Simmer ribs in water for 30 minutes to cook thoroughly.

STEP 8

Add Potatoes:

Add the potato chunks and green onion sections to the pot. Cover and continue simmering for another 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Add potatoes and green onions to pot; simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.

STEP 9

Finish Up:

If there is too much liquid, increase the heat to reduce the sauce until it thickens slightly. Give it a final stir. Serve hot. Enjoy your flavorful Potato Braised Pork Ribs!

Tip:

When reducing the sauce, be mindful of the heat. Do not let it dry out completely, but also avoid leaving too much liquid. A moderately thick sauce coats the pork ribs and potatoes better.

Tips for finishing up Potato Braised Pork Ribs dish: reduce sauce until slightly thick, serve hot.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Potato Braised Pork Ribs
  • Main Ingredients:4
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:4 kg
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 3992 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):3262 kcal
    150%
  • Protein:136.73 g
    251%
  • Fat:20.22 g Why gray?
    42%
  • Carbohydrates:645.03 g
    263%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 15%
    473 kcal
  • Fat: 6%
    180 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 80%
    2599 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
6:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

7 REVIEWS

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TasteTemptationsNovember 18, 2024

Loved the combination of star anise and cinnamon, added a unique flavor.
GourmetGrubGalleryNovember 07, 2024

What can I substitute for rock sugar?
reply:
November 09, 2024
Granulated sugar works fine as a substitute.
SpiceSizzleStationOctober 25, 2024

Can I make this dish without a pressure cooker?
reply:
October 27, 2024
Absolutely! Use a deep wok or Dutch oven and simmer until the ribs are tender.
YumYumDomainOctober 12, 2024

Such a comforting dish, perfect for a family dinner.
BiteBurstOctober 01, 2024

The ribs were so tender, they fell off the bone. Perfect!
GourmetGaloreTreatsSeptember 19, 2024

Can I use chicken instead of pork ribs?
reply:
September 21, 2024
Yes, you can use chicken. Adjust the cooking time to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
SpiceSavorSphereSeptember 07, 2024

My family loved it! The potatoes soaked up all the delicious sauce.
FlavorFablesFanAugust 25, 2024

The flavor of the ribs was amazing! Definitely making this again.
JenniferJuly 22, 2024

Potato Braised Pork RibsTender and juicy, Potato Braised Pork Ribs are the perfect pairing of potatoes and ribs.
PeterJune 24, 2024

This dish has a soft texture of potatoes and soft ribs, it's really special, I love it so much!
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