Garlic-Ginger Stir Fry Pork Back Ribs with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Quick stir-fried pork back ribs coated in a savory garlic-ginger sauce with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork back ribs, garlic cloves, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 2-inch pieces pork back ribs
5, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3, sliced thin scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 2 lbs pork back ribs cut into 2-inch pieces and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides.
Step 2: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the wok, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 tbsp sesame oil. Continue to stir-fry for another 4-5 minutes until ribs are cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Remove from heat and toss with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 3 thinly sliced scallions before serving immediately.