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Healthy Recipes using Cured Pork Short Ribs

Cured Pork Short Ribs with Quinoa Salad

Tender cured pork short ribs served with a refreshing quinoa salad packed with vegetables and herbs for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the cured pork short ribs with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
  2. Cover with foil and bake for 2.5 hours until tender. Meanwhile, prepare the quinoa salad by combining quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley in a bowl.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over the salad. Serve the ribs alongside the quinoa salad.

Spicy Cured Pork Short Ribs Tacos

Flavorful cured pork short ribs shredded and served in corn tortillas with fresh toppings for a healthy twist on tacos.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the cured pork short ribs for 2.5 hours until tender.
  2. Shred the meat and mix with chili powder and salt. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet.
  3. Assemble the tacos by adding shredded pork, avocado, cabbage, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Cured Pork Short Ribs with Roasted Vegetables

Succulent cured pork short ribs paired with a medley of roasted seasonal vegetables for a hearty and healthy dish.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the cured pork short ribs for 2.5 hours.
  2. Toss the mixed vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the vegetables for 30 minutes until tender. Serve alongside the pork short ribs.

Cured Pork Short Ribs with Apple Cider Glaze

Cured pork short ribs glazed with a tangy apple cider reduction, served with a side of sautéed greens for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the cured pork short ribs for 2.5 hours.
  2. In a saucepan, reduce apple cider over medium heat until thickened. Sauté kale in olive oil with salt and pepper until wilted.
  3. Glaze the ribs with the apple cider reduction and serve with sautéed kale.

Cured Pork Short Ribs with Sweet Potato Mash

Rich cured pork short ribs served over creamy sweet potato mash, creating a comforting yet healthy dish.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the cured pork short ribs for 2.5 hours.
  2. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  3. Serve the ribs over the sweet potato mash.

Cured Pork Short Ribs with Spicy Mango Salsa

Savory cured pork short ribs topped with a vibrant spicy mango salsa for a burst of flavor and freshness.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the cured pork short ribs for 2.5 hours.
  2. In a bowl, combine mango, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
  3. Serve the ribs topped with spicy mango salsa.

Cured Pork Short Ribs with Cauliflower Rice

Delicious cured pork short ribs served over a bed of cauliflower rice, providing a low-carb alternative to traditional rice.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 1 head cauliflower, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the cured pork short ribs for 2.5 hours.
  2. Sauté grated cauliflower in olive oil with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until tender.
  3. Serve the ribs over the cauliflower rice.

Cured Pork Short Ribs with Zucchini Noodles

Hearty cured pork short ribs served atop spiralized zucchini noodles, creating a light and healthy meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the cured pork short ribs for 2.5 hours.
  2. Sauté zucchini noodles in olive oil with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just tender.
  3. Serve the ribs over the zucchini noodles.

Cured Pork Short Ribs with Beet Salad

Flavorful cured pork short ribs served with a colorful beet salad, offering a nutritious and vibrant dish.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 2 cups cooked beets, diced
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the cured pork short ribs for 2.5 hours.
  2. In a bowl, combine beets, arugula, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, salt, and pepper.
  3. Serve the ribs alongside the beet salad.

Cured Pork Short Ribs with Herb Yogurt Sauce

Succulent cured pork short ribs drizzled with a tangy herb yogurt sauce, served with a side of roasted asparagus.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cured pork short ribs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mixed herbs (dill, parsley, chives)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the cured pork short ribs for 2.5 hours.
  2. Mix Greek yogurt with herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the sauce. Roast asparagus in the oven until tender.
  3. Serve the ribs drizzled with herb yogurt sauce and alongside roasted asparagus.