Sweet and Sour Spareribs Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in heavy syrup; ¼ cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 lbs lean pork spareribs; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup cider vinegar; ¾ cup brown sugar; ½ cup water; 2 garlic cloves (minced); ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Servings: persons

1
Drain pineapple; reserve syrup.
2
Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl.
3
Rub soy sauce mixture into ribs.
4
In a 12-inch skillet, saute ribs, in batches, in vegetable oil over medium-high heat until browned.
5
Combine reserved syrup, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, water, garlic and ground ginger in Dutch oven.
6
Add ribs.
7
Heat to a boil.
8
Reduce heat.
9
Cover and simmer for 1 and 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
10
Spoon off fat.
11
Stir in pineapple and heat through.

1503

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in heavy syrup, ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 4 lbs lean pork spareribs, and more.

Yes, Sweet and 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet and Sour Spareribs

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