父が長男で父方の祖父母と同居していたため、盆と正月には我が家に親戚が集合することが多くて毎年この時期は忙しい。 母親も歳を重ねて小回りすることも難しくなり最近は私が司令塔だ。育ち盛りの甥っ子ちゃんがくる時はより気合いを入れておもてなしをする。
今回はメキシカンをテーマにメニューを組み立てたが、塊肉も必要よねということでコーラで煮込むスペアリブ料理を追加で作った。
とっても簡単なの。
塩コショウしたスペアリブ
フライパンで全面に焼き色をつける。脂も落ちます。
スペアリブを鍋に移して、ニンニクとコーラを入れて30分〜1時間程度煮込む。アクが出てくるので取り除こう
よく煮詰めたら、コーラを追加で注ぎ、しょうゆとはちみつを入れる。今回は砂糖をもう少し増やして甘くした。
詳しい分量はこちらでも見れます。
Translation
Family Time & Cola-Braised Ribs – My Summer Gathering Go-To!
Since my dad is the eldest son and we used to live with my grandparents on his side, our house was always the go-to spot for family gatherings during Obon and New Year’s. That tradition still holds, so this time of year is always a little hectic for me!
Now that my mom’s getting older and not quite as quick on her feet, I’ve taken over as host. And when my growing nephew comes over, I make an extra effort to prepare a meal that feels special.
This time, I went with a fun Mexican-themed menu, but I felt like we needed a hearty main dish too—something with real substance. So, I added one of my go-to crowd-pleasers: cola-braised spare ribs. It’s super easy and always a hit!
Here’s how to make them:
- Start by seasoning the ribs with salt and pepper, then sear them in a frying pan until they’re nicely browned on all sides. This also helps render out some of the fat.
- Transfer the ribs to a pot, add garlic and enough cola to cover them, and let it simmer for 30 minutes to an hour. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
- Once it’s reduced down, pour in a bit more cola along with soy sauce and honey. I added a little extra sugar this time to make it sweeter.
That’s it! So simple, and it tastes amazing. Definitely give it a try!