Caramelized Levantine Baby Back Rib

Method

1. Start by prepping your olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika so the cooking goes quickly.
2. Warm a splash of olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, then add the celery and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the baby back rib and let it caramelized, undisturbed, so it takes on real color before you stir.
4. Stir in the sesame seeds along with a good pinch of salt, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan.
5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until thickened and glossy.
6. Off the heat, brighten it up with a squeeze of lemon and a final crack of pepper.
7. Serve warm, ideally with something to soak up the sauce.