Thai Basil Mini Pork Ribs

Thai Basil and Garlic Mini Pork Ribs, originally uploaded by simpleviet.

I’ve made this with with mini pork ribs that you can find at large Asian markets.  But, you can make this with country style pork ribs by simply cutting it into bite size chunks.

Thai Basil and Garlic Pork Ribs

(Serves 4-6)

• 1 lbs of mini pork ribs
• 12 cloves of peeled garlic
• 1 cup of Thai basil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• black pepper to taste
• ½ – ¾  cup water

1.      Heat a large sauté pan (~6 quart) that has a lid on medium high heat.  Add pork to hot pan and stir fry until lightly brown.

2.      Reduce to medium heat, stir in peeled garlic and basil (reserve 5-8 basil leaves for the end).  Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

3.      Reduce to low heat, add the rest of the ingredients.  Cover and simmer over low hear, about 15-20 minutes, until meat is tender.  Just before removing from heat, add remaining Thai Basil leaves for additional fragrance.

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