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Orange-Soy-Braised Pork Ribs

These orange-soy-braised pork ribs offer a wonderful balance of savoury and sweet notes, creating a deeply comforting high-protein meal. The slow-braising process ensures the meat becomes incredibly tender, while the fresh orange juice and ginger provide a bright, aromatic lift to the rich soy sauce base. It is a simple yet impressive dish that fills the kitchen with a delicious fragrance as the sauce reduces into a thick, glossy glaze.

Perfect for a weekend dinner or a relaxed gathering, these ribs can be prepared in advance and finished just before serving. The combination of garlic and black pepper adds a gentle heat that complements the citrus profile beautifully. Serve them alongside steamed bok choy or fluffy jasmine rice to soak up the remaining syrupy glaze for a complete, nutritious meal the whole family will enjoy.

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Ingredients for Orange-Soy-Braised Pork Ribs

  • 1.8kg country-style pork ribs

  • 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 350ml fresh orange juice

  • 120ml soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)

  • 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper

  • an 11- by 17-inch flameproof roasting pan

How to make Orange-Soy-Braised Pork Ribs

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 163°C.

Sprinkle ribs evenly with salt.

Bring orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper to a boil in roasting pan over moderately high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add ribs in 1 layer using tongs, turning to coat, and cover pan tightly with foil.

Braise ribs in oven until very tender, about 2 hours. (If making ahead, see cooks' note, below.)

Reduce oven temperature to 93°C.

Transfer ribs to a baking dish, arranging them in 1 layer, and keep warm in oven.

Skim fat from cooking liquid if desired, then make glaze by boiling liquid, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to about 180ml , about 15 minutes. Brush glaze generously on ribs.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

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  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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