Sweet Sour Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Sweet Sour Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lb. short ribs; 1/2 c. flour (divided); 3 Tbsp. fat; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 c. sliced onion; 1 1/2 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 c. hot water; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 c. vinegar; 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1 c. catsup; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. flour; cooked noodles

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lb. short ribs
1/2 c. flour (divided)
3 Tbsp. fat
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. sliced onion
1 1/2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 c. hot water
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. vinegar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. catsup
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. flour
cooked noodles

1
Cut short ribs into serving size pieces; remove excess fat. Dredge in 1/3 cup flour and put in frying pan.
2
Brown well on all sides in hot fat; remove to a heavy pot.
3
Add pepper, onions and garlic to fat; cook until tender.
4
Combine remaining ingredients except flour and noodles; pour over ribs.
5
Cover tightly; cook slowly until tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
6
Put ribs on serving plate and keep warm.
7
Pour off fat from gravy.
8
Stir in rest of flour and 2 tablespoons water.
9
Serve on hot buttered noodles.

237

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Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lb. short ribs, 1/2 c. flour (divided), 3 Tbsp. fat, 1/8 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Sweet Sour Short Ribs 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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Sweet Sour Short Ribs

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Variations & substitutions

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