Braised Pork Country-Style Ribs
Braised Pork Country-Style Ribs is a hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring bone-in pork ribs simmered until tender in a rich, savory sauce. The typical ingredients include pork ribs, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, ginger, garlic, and sometimes star anise or other aromatics. It is a classic comfort food found in many Chinese home kitchens and regional cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, primarily from any added sugar or starch in the sauce. A typical serving provides a good amount of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, and generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The slow braising technique is a hallmark of Chinese cooking, allowing tough cuts to become melt-in-your-mouth tender while absorbing complex flavors. Nutritionally, the collagen in the ribs breaks down into gelatin, which is beneficial for joint and skin health.
