Sweet-Sour Spareribs Recipe

Name: Sweet-Sour Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. country ribs, cut in serving pieces; 2/3 c. dark brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 tsp. dry mustard; 2/3 c. vinegar; 1 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple; 1/2 c. catsup; 1/2 c. water; 1/4 c. onion, chopped fine; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Spread ribs, meaty side up, in single layer in a large shallow pan and brown in oven at 425u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes.
2
Drain off fat. Combine all remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper, in a saucepan.
3
Stir smooth.
4
Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy, stirring constantly.
5
Sprinkle salt and pepper over browned meat.
6
Spoon sweet-sour sauce over each piece and use half the sauce.
7
Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0 and bake 45 minutes.
8
Cover meat with foil for part of cooking time.
9
Turn ribs; cover with remaining sauce and bake for 30 minutes more or until well done. Total cooking time is about 2 hours.

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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.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. country ribs, cut in serving pieces, 2/3 c. dark brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 2 tsp. dry mustard, and more.

Yes, 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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Sweet-Sour Spareribs

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