Pork Ribs in Sweet Sarsa

Pork Ribs in Sweet Sarsa is a Filipino dish which features pork ribs cooked to tender perfection and glazed with a rich, sweet sauce. The pork ribs, infused with the savory marinade and tenderized through slow cooking, are complemented by the sticky sweet sauce. The combination of savory and sweet elements creates a harmony that is both satisfying and indulgent. Pork Ribs in Sweet Sauce is often served with steamed rice or paired with a side of vegetables or salad, allowing for a complete and satisfying meal.

Pork Ribs in Sweet Sarsa

Ingredients:

• 800 grams pork ribs (cut into serving pieces)
• 1 medium onion (minced)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cup water
• 1 pc pork cubes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3-4 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Side dish:

• 2 medium potatoes (sliced into wedges)
• 1/2 cup mixed veggies
• 1/4 cup butter

Directions:

1. Heat a little oil in a pan and then melt the butter. Add the potato wedges and fry for 10 minutes. Add the frozen veggies and let them all cook for 3 more minutes. Transfer the side dish to a plate and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add more oil. Add the onions and garlic. Saute for a few minutes until aromatic. Then, add the pork ribs. Sear until light brown. Flip to cook the other side.
3. Add the soy sauce and tomato paste. Pour some water and toss to mix well.
4. Add another 2 cups of water to soften the ribs. Cover the pot and let it cook using medium heat for an hour.
5. After an hour, turn the heat to low setting. Add the pork broth cube and stir to dissolve. Cover the pot again and let this simmer for 30 more minutes to reduce the sauce.
6. Once the sauce has reduced, add 1/4 cup butter. Season with black pepper and brown sugar. Do a taste test and adjust the flavors to your liking. Simmer for a few more minutes before turning the heat off.
7. Transfer the pork ribs in sweet sarsa to a serving plate. Serve this with the side dish prepared earlier or with a lot of hot steaming rice. Yum!

What is Sarsa

“Sarsa” is a Filipino term that refers to a sauce or gravy commonly used in Filipino cuisine. It is a key component in many Filipino dishes, adding flavor, moisture, and richness to various recipes. Sarsa comes in different varieties, each with its own unique combination of ingredients and flavors, catering to different tastes and preferences.

Filipino sarsa can range from savory to sweet, depending on the dish it accompanies. It is typically made from a base of stock or broth, often derived from meat or vegetables, which is then thickened with various ingredients such as cornstarch or flour. Common flavorings include soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, onions, and a variety of spices and seasonings.

Sarsa plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall taste and texture of Filipino dishes. It provides a luscious coating and adds depth to grilled meats, fried dishes, stews, and other savory recipes. The specific characteristics of sarsa can vary by region and family tradition, resulting in unique flavor profiles and regional variations across the Philippines.

In the context of “Pork Ribs in Sweet Sarsa,” the sarsa refers to the sweet sauce that coats and flavors the pork ribs. This particular sarsa is characterized by its sweetness, achieved through the combination of ingredients like brown sugar, honey, and other sweetening agents. It creates a sticky and glossy glaze that adds a delightful sweetness to the succulent pork ribs.

Sarsa is a versatile and essential element of Filipino cuisine, adding depth, flavor, and richness to a wide range of dishes. Its ability to transform simple ingredients into delicious culinary creations is a testament to the vibrant and diverse flavors that Filipino cuisine has to offer.

Pork Ribs in Sweet Sarsa

My inspiration on making this pork ribs in sweet sarsa is  the pork ribs I ate in Tagaytay. Most of the time, we enjoy barbecue with the meat on a stick. I was really fascinated with the barbecue sauce coating some juicy and tender meat on ribs! Thats another meat on stick experience!

Going to Tagaytay is really expensive compared to when we make this recipe at home. I definitely made some pork ribs in sweet sarsa when my mom came home since she wasnt able to go to the Tagaytay trip. I even copied the side dishes of potato wedges and mixed veggies.

If you wanna experience a 5-star dish at home, the pork ribs in sweet sarsa is definitely worth trying. If you wanna know how to make some pork ribs in sweet sarsa at home, read and follow the easy steps below. Happy cooking!

How to Cook Pork Ribs in Sweet Sarsa

This pork ribs in sweet sarsa recipe not only shows you how to cook some 5-star pork ribs but also how to prepare the side dishes that perfectly comes with it.

Before the main dish, I usually prepare all the side dishes beforehand so the plating will much be easier at the end. Pork ribs pairs well with some mixed veggies and potato wedges.

To prepare the potato wedges, wash the potatoes nicely.   If you are good with eating the potato skins, wash them thoroughly from unwanted soils and then slice the potatoes into thick wedges. Add some oil in a pan and then melt off some butter. Fry the potato wedges until light brown. It will take around 10 minutes to fully cook the wedges depending on thickness. Transfer the wedges to a separate plate.

On the same pan, fry the frozen veggies until cooked. ain this recipe, I used the frozen veggie (corn, green peas and carrots) for convenience. Other veggies which pairs with pork ribs include green beans. Once both side dishes are ready, simply put them to a separate plate and set aside.

To start with the ribs, slice them first into manageable portions. Using the same pan, add more oil and saute the aromatics to infuse its flavors into the oil. Then, use this oil to cook the ribs until light brown on all sides.

Add the necessary flavorings. To have a contrasting flavors of sour and salty, I used tomato paste and soy sauce. Add some water to serve as a broth base to cook the ribs until soft and tender. It will take more than an hour for the ribs to soften. Add more water and the rest of the seasonings, especially the butter and brown sugar. Allow the ribs to cook for a few minutes usinglw heat setting until the flavorful broth turns into a sweet sauce.

Arrange the pork ribs and side dishes on a serving plate. Make sure to drizzle every single drop of that sweet and savoury sarsa over the ribs. Enjoy this as it is or have some hot steaming rice on the side. Yum!

Pork Ribs in Sweet Sarsa Recipe in Tagalog

Mga Sangkap:

• 800 grams ng pork ribs (hiniwa sa serving pieces)
• 1 sibuyas (hiniwa)
• 5 butil ng bawang (hiniwa)
• 2 kutsarang soy sauce
• 1/3 tasang tomato paste
• 2 1/2 tasang tubig
• 1 pirasong pork broth cube
• 1/4 tasang butter
• 3-4 kutsarang asukal
• 1/2 kutsaritang paminta

Side dish:

• 2 patatas (hiniwa ng wedges)
• 1/2 tasang mixed veggies
• 1/4 tasang butter

Paano Lutuin:

1. Magpainit ng konting mantika sa kawali at tunawin ang butter. Ilagay ang mga patatas na hiniwa ng wedges at iprito ng 10 minuto. Sunod na ilagay ang mga frozen veggies at lutuin ng 3 minuto pa. Ilipat ang side dish sa isang pinggan at isantabi.

2. Sa parehong kawali, magdagdag ng konting mantika. Ilagay ang sibuyas at bawang. Igisa ng ilang minuto hanggang maging mabango. Pagkatapos, ilagay ang mga pork ribs. Igisa hanggang maging light brown. Baliktarin ang mga ito para maluto ang kabilang side.

3. Ilagay ang soy sauce at tomato paste. Lagyan ng tubig at haluin ng mabuti.

4. Maglagay pa ng 2 tasa ng tubig para mas lumambot ang mga ribs. Takpan ang kaldero at hayaang itong maluto ng isang oras gamit ang katamtamang apoy.

5. Pagkatapos ng isang oras, hinaan ang apoy. Ilagay ang pork broth cube at haluin hanggang matunaw. Takpan ulit ang kawali at pakuluan ito ng 30 minuto pa para lumapot ang sauce.

6. Kapag malapot na ang sauce, maglagay ng  1/4 cup ng butter. Timplahan ng paminta at asukal. Tikman at iadjust ang mga flavors sa iyong panlasa. Pakuluan ng ilang minuto bago patayin ang apoy.

7. Ilipat ang pork ribs in sweet sarsa sa isang serving plate. Ihain ito kasama ang side dish na na-ihanda kanina o kasama ang maraming mainit na kanin. Yum!