Posted on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in
Pork Recipes
Tender ribs simmered in rich port wine sauce, infused with garlic, herbs, and spice for a bold and unforgettable flavor burst.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 1 h 10 min |
| Ready In | 1 h 25 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 866 kcal |
| Fat | 68 g |
| Carbs | 11 g |
| Protein | 40 g |
Ingredients
1 kg pork spare ribs (2.2 lb)1 onion (300 g / 10.6 oz)150 ml Port wine (5 fl oz / ⅔ cup)2 garlic clovesThyme (to taste)Oregano (to taste)1 chili pepper300 ml beef stock (10 fl oz / 1 ¼ cups)Olive oil (about 40 ml / 2.7 tbsp, plus more as needed)Salt (to taste)
Preparation
- If you've bought the ribs in strips, the first thing to do is cut them at the joints.
- Heat a pot or deep pan over medium heat with 40 ml (2.7 tbsp) of olive oil.
- Add the ribs and cook them for a few minutes until well seared on all sides.
- Remove the meat and add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chili pepper, a bit of oregano, and thyme to the pan, and cook until the onion is soft.
- Transfer this onion mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the ribs to the pan along with the blended sauce.
- Add salt and pepper.
- After 2–3 minutes, pour in the Port wine.
- Let it reduce slightly so the alcohol evaporates, then add the beef stock.
- Cover the pan and cook until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened into a creamy consistency.
- Serve the ribs with a side of rice.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Cocina Andaluza
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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