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Curried Sweet Chili Ribs

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Slab of ribs on an aluminum tray.
Photograph by Clay Williams, food styling by Taneka Morris, prop styling by Alexandra Massillon

Cooking ribs can be intimidating, but within this recipe, chef Sam Fore employs a foolproof, hands-off cooking technique that ensures remarkable tenderness and flavor. First, she seasons the ribs in a peppy blend of curry powder, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and lime zest. Then she tightly wraps the seasoned ribs in a foil packet atop slices of fresh onion, allowing them to bake slowly while gently steaming in the flavorful juices from the onion until the meat is falling-off-the-bone tender. This step can be done days in advance. When ready to serve, the ribs get glazed in a spicy-sweet chili sauce and baked once more to create a glossy shellac.

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