Marinating the meat is the best and most efficient way to flavor it, as Jun Jun de Guzman demonstrates in this recipe.
Serves 4 to 5 Prep Time 2 hours including marinating time Cooking Time 30 to 40 minutes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup banana ketchup
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 kilo pork spareribs, rinsed
For the Fresh Mushroom Salad
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground pepper
200 to 300 grams fresh button mushrooms, quartered
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped finely
1 Mix soy sauce, minced garlic, banana catsup, peanut butter, and pepper. Add the pork spareribs. Let stand at room temperature for an hour before chilling. Chill for at least 1 hour.
2 Preheat turbo broiler at 350ºF. Lay spareribs on a rack and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked.
3 Make the salad: Mix lemon juice and extra virgin oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in fresh button mushrooms. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature before chilling. Garnish with chopped parsley.
4 Serve spareribs with mushroom salad.
Photography by Patrick Martires | Styling by Paulynn Chang-Afable