Mom’s Braised Stovetop Pork Spareribs
Mom’s Braised Stovetop Pork Spareribs deliver tender, fall-off-the-bone bites with a bright kick of lime, savory soy, and aromatic garlic and herbs. As they finish, the ribs glaze in their own rendered fat, creating a glossy, well-seasoned crust. Serve these rich, tangy ribs for a cozy family dinner or a weekend gathering when you crave bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Braised Stovetop Pork Spareribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the spareribs in a large pot and add just enough water to cover. Add the soy sauce, 3/4 of the parsley, the garlic, lime juice, rosemary, oregano, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered until the water has fully evaporated, about 25 minutes.
- 2
Remove the bay leaves and keep cooking until the spareribs are browned, turning them occasionally. Use a spatula to scrape up the browned bits and softened garlic from the bottom of the pot and toss them with the spareribs; the garlic will melt onto the meat. Transfer the spareribs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- 3
Season the spareribs with black pepper. Garnish with lime wedges and the remaining parsley to serve.
- Calories 8976.7 kcal High 449%
- Protein 600.08 g Good Source 1200%
- Carbohydrate 11.62 g 4%
- Total Fat 707.7 g High 907%
- Saturated Fat 297.89 g High 1489%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2041.74 mg High 681%
- Sodium 10819.56 mg High 470%
- Dietary Fiber 4.3 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 0.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 176.06 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 46.92 mg Good Source 261%
- Potassium 587.17 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 423.16 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 138.18 mg Good Source 154%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Mom's Braised Stovetop Pork Spareribs is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 8976.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Braised Stovetop Pork Spareribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Braised Stovetop Pork Spareribs?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 8976.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Braised Stovetop Pork Spareribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mom’s Braised Stovetop Pork Spareribs healthy?
- Mom’s Braised Stovetop Pork Spareribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 8976.7 calories and 600.08 g of protein, or 1200% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 10819.56 mg (470% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 297.89 g (1489% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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