Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Brush the grill grates with oil before cooking to prevent the meat from sticking.
- Let grilled meat rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute evenly.
- Baste the meat with oil or marinade while grilling to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Blot the pork surface dry with paper towels before frying to ensure a crackling-crisp skin.
Cooking Tips
For the most tender results, cook low and slow — a gentle simmer (not a vigorous boil) breaks down connective tissue without drying out the meat. Taste and adjust seasoning toward the end of cooking. As liquids reduce, flavors concentrate, so what tastes balanced early may become too salty later. Check liquid levels halfway through cooking and add hot water or broth if needed. Long-cooked dishes can dry out or burn if left unattended.
Ingredient Substitutions
Pork alternatives: Chicken thighs work well in most pork recipes (they stay moist like pork does). For a leaner option, use turkey breast or firm tofu. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Buffalo Pork Ribs
Pork ribs marinated and grilled or braised — tender meat with a sticky, caramelized glaze. A Filipino party favorite.
Instructions
- Pour water in a cooking pot. Let boil.
- Add salt. Put the pork spare ribs into the pot. Cover and boil in medium heat for 60 minutes or until the meat becomes tender. Note: add more water if needed. (You can also sous vide cook the pork ribs instead of boiling).
- Remove the spare ribs from the pot and let the excess water drip.
- Heat oil in a deep cooking pot.
- While the oil is heating-up, roll the ribs in flour and then dip into the beaten egg mixture. Dredge it back with flour and then deep fry for 15 minutes in medium heat (around 350F).
- Take off the deep fried pork spare ribs from the pot. Let the excess oil drip. Place in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare the Buffalo sauce by combining all the ingredients (listed above) in a sauce pan. Apply heat. Let the butter melt. Stir and continue to cook in low heat for 1 minute.
- Pour the buffalo sauce all over the deep fried ribs. Toss. Transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing as a dip.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Brush the grill grates with oil before cooking to prevent the meat from sticking.
- Let grilled meat rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute evenly.
- Baste the meat with oil or marinade while grilling to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Blot the pork surface dry with paper towels before frying to ensure a crackling-crisp skin.
Cooking Tips
Taste and adjust seasoning toward the end of cooking. As liquids reduce, flavors concentrate, so what tastes balanced early may become too salty later.
Check liquid levels halfway through cooking and add hot water or broth if needed. Long-cooked dishes can dry out or burn if left unattended.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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