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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Rinse the pork short ribs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season the ribs with salt and black pepper evenly on all sides.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Cooking
- 4
Marinate the Ribs
Place the seasoned short ribs in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated. Add the lime leaves to the bag/dish, seal or cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 5
Sear the Ribs
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove the ribs from the marinade (reserve marinade) and sear them in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Once cooked, remove the ribs from the pot and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. You can serve them with the cooking liquid drizzled over the top or as a dipping sauce.
