Gratinated Pork Ribs, a delicious and budget-friendly alternative for those who don’t enjoy the traditional oven-baked lamb during Christmas holidays. Simple and quick to make, even for less experienced cooks. I usually enhance this dish with some vegetables that I place in the same pan, making the recipe not only tasty but also visually appealing for events: Baked Side Dish
If you prefer them less crispy, cover them with aluminum foil for the first twenty minutes, then uncover and continue cooking. If you like, while letting them reach room temperature from the fridge, you can marinate them with red wine or beer, making sure to drain well before seasoning.
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- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 2.6 lbs pork ribs
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 bunch sage
- 1 clove garlic
- 3.5 oz Gaeta olives
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Tools
- 1 Baking dish
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
Preparation
Remove the pork ribs from the fridge, likely already separated into ribs by your trusted butcher. Place them in a large baking dish or tray, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and massage with your hands.
Add a whole garlic clove, peeled, and coarsely chop the herbs with your hands.
Note: The photos show that the Gaeta olives were added with the other ingredients, which was a mistake as they became too dry when cooked. It’s better to add them halfway through cooking.
Season with salt and pepper, and cover the ribs with breadcrumbs (the oil will help the breadcrumbs adhere to the meat). Preheat the oven to 356°F and bake for approximately 50 minutes using the fan setting.
Serve the Gratinated Pork Ribs hot, but let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
You can store the ribs, both cooked and raw, in the fridge, ideally in a glass or ceramic container.
The same applies for freezing, but remember not to defrost at room temperature to avoid food poisoning.
The best way to reheat them is in the microwave, as it keeps the food moist, as if freshly cooked.
