Local Style Sweet Sour Spareribs Recipe

Name: Local Style Sweet Sour Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs pork spareribs or 4 lbs pork, rib tips cut into 2 inch pieces; 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 ounces piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced; 1/4 cup chinese fermented black beans, rinsed to remove excess salt and rough chopped; 20 ounces pineapple chunks; 1 cup daikon radish, peeled, cut long ways into quarters, then sliced 1/8 inch thick; 1 cup all purpose flour for dredging spareribs; 3 tablespoons oil (for frying); 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

4 lbs pork spareribs or 4 lbs pork, rib tips cut into 2 inch pieces
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
1/4 cup chinese fermented black beans, rinsed to remove excess salt and rough chopped
20 ounces pineapple chunks
1 cup daikon radish, peeled, cut long ways into quarters, then sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 cup all purpose flour for dredging spareribs
3 tablespoons oil (for frying)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 tablespoons water

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["Cut spareribs into 1.5""-2"" pieces or have your butcher cut the ribs for you.", "Dredge spareribs in flour and brown them in a thick gauge pot large enough to hold all the ribs. You will probably have to brown the ribs in small batches.", "When all ribs are browned, place spareribs back into pan and add in the cider vinegar, water, salt, sugar, shoyu, garlic, ginger and Chinese black beans. Bring to a boil then simmer gently until the ribs are tender, approximately 1- 1 1/2 hours.", "Add pineapple chunks with juice into pan and sliced dikon and cook until the dikon in tender.", "Combine cornstarch with water and add to spare ribs. Bring sauce to a full boil to properly thicken the sauce until the sauce is shiny and slightly thickened.", "Note: This dish is best when cooked a day in advance' refrigerated overnight an defatted. Serve over rice. Traditionally it is plated over shredded cabbage. to absorb the oil. Hot Oolong tea is served with the meal."]

1894

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs pork spareribs or 4 lbs pork, rib tips cut into 2 inch pieces, 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Local Style Sweet Sour Spareribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Local Style Sweet Sour Spareribs

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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