Pork ribs are a comforting dish that is perfect for holiday celebrations. When baked, they become tender and flavorful.
Ingredients and directions
Prep time 15 min Cook time 1 hr 30 min Resting 20 min Total 2 hr 5 min Difficulty Medium Cost Budget Cooking method four Estimated cost $3.83
$0.96 / serving
Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
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1.5 kg of thin ribs or ribs for a family2 tablespoons of salt$0.24 1.5 tablespoons of pepper$0.31 approximately 150 ml of water Using a sharp knife, cut a pattern of diamonds into the skin and slightly into the fat. With parallel diamonds, it will be easier to separate the ribs into pieces after cooking. Season with salt and pepper, wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. $0.14 When cooking the bone in the oven or by steaming, it should be placed in a long dish, with the skin facing up. To allow the melted fat to drain, a plate should be placed upside down beneath the bone. Pour water into the dish and cover it with cling film. The film should be as airtight as possible to ensure successful steaming. The oven is preheated to 230 °C, and the ribs are steamed in the center of the oven for 45 to 60 minutes. Next, the sheet should be removed and the temperature lowered to 200 °C. The ribs should then be cooked at this temperature for 1 to 1.5 hours. Water can be added to the pot during cooking. Once cooked, the piece of meat should be removed from the heat and allowed to rest for 20 minutes before being sliced and served. The steaks are often served with boiled potatoes and other accompaniments such as sauerkraut or red cabbage. $0.87 fried plums $1.61 French-fried apple Red wine sauce or brown sauce, and fresh, red bilberries. $0.66
Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
Using a sharp knife, cut a diamond-shaped pattern into the skin and slightly into the fat. ≈ 8 min
With parallel diamonds, it will be easier to separate the ribs into portions after cooking. ≈ 2 min
When cooking the bone in the oven or in a steamer, it should be placed in a long dish, with the skin facing up. ⏱ ≈ 35 min
To allow the melted fat to drain, a plate should be placed upside down under the bone. ≈ 3 min
Pour the water over the food and cover the dish with cling film. ≈ 3 min
The film should be as airtight as possible to ensure successful steaming. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
Next, the sheet should be removed, and the temperature should be lowered to 200 °C. ≈ 3 min
The ribs should then be cooked at this temperature for 1 to 1.5 hours. ⏱ 5 hr
It is possible to add water to the pot during cooking. ≈ 3 min
The bill
Pork chops baked in the oven
2 tablespoons of salt$0.24 1.5 tablespoons of pepper$0.31 Season with salt and pepper, wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. $0.14 The steaks are often served with boiled potatoes and other accompaniments such as sauerkraut or red cabbage. $0.87 fried plums $1.61 Red wine sauce or brown sauce, and fresh, red bilberries. $0.66
Total $3.83
that's $0.96 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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Ingredients
1.5 kg of thin ribs or ribs for a family2 tablespoons of salt1.5 tablespoons of pepperapproximately 150 ml of water
Using a sharp knife, cut a pattern of diamonds into the skin and slightly into the fat. With parallel diamonds, it will be easier to separate the ribs into pieces after cooking.
Season with salt and pepper, wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
When cooking the bone in the oven or by steaming, it should be placed in a long dish, with the skin facing up. To allow the melted fat to drain, a plate should be placed upside down beneath the bone. Pour water into the dish and cover it with cling film. The film should be as airtight as possible to ensure successful steaming.
The oven is preheated to 230 °C, and the ribs are steamed in the center of the oven for 45 to 60 minutes.
Next, the sheet should be removed and the temperature lowered to 200 °C. The ribs should then be cooked at this temperature for 1 to 1.5 hours. Water can be added to the pot during cooking.
Once cooked, the piece of meat should be removed from the heat and allowed to rest for 20 minutes before being sliced and served.
The steaks are often served with boiled potatoes and other accompaniments such as sauerkraut or red cabbage.
fried plums
French-fried apple
Red wine sauce or brown sauce, and fresh, red bilberries.
Using a sharp knife, cut a diamond-shaped pattern into the skin and slightly into the fat.
≈ 8 min
With parallel diamonds, it will be easier to separate the ribs into portions after cooking.
≈ 2 min
When cooking the bone in the oven or in a steamer, it should be placed in a long dish, with the skin facing up.
⏱ ≈ 35 min
To allow the melted fat to drain, a plate should be placed upside down under the bone.
≈ 3 min
Pour the water over the food and cover the dish with cling film.
≈ 3 min
The film should be as airtight as possible to ensure successful steaming.
⏱ ≈ 10 min
Next, the sheet should be removed, and the temperature should be lowered to 200 °C.
≈ 3 min
The ribs should then be cooked at this temperature for 1 to 1.5 hours.
⏱ 5 hr
It is possible to add water to the pot during cooking.
≈ 3 min
Enjoy your meal!
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