Best 9 Sweet Sour Oven Ribs Recipes

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Dig into the delectable world of sweet and sour oven ribs, a savory culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. This dish is an explosion of taste, featuring tender ribs coated in a rich, flavorful sauce that will have you craving more with every bite. Whether you're hosting a party, gathering with friends, or simply treating yourself to a delectable meal, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a sweet and sour oven rib experience that is sure to impress.

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MOM'S 'SWEET 'N' SOURS' PORK RIBS



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My Mom's longtime recipe that she learned from my grandmother who has long passed on. Combines soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, garlic, as well as a few other simple ingredients to make a delicious sauce for sweet and sour cut ribs. Great over rice! Some say rice and this sauce is their favorite food! A Lechner family tradition!

Provided by HOWITZER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Spare Ribs

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups water
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup vinegar
2 pounds pork spareribs, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the sugar, flour, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir in the water, soy sauce, and vinegar.
  • Place the ribs in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, cook 10 minutes, and drain.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the ribs on all sides. Mix in the sauce mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix in the garlic, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 2481.6 mg, Sugar 50.5 g

FALL OFF THE BONE SWEET & SOUR RIBS



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I tried these at a family reunion and loved them! These are so easy to make. You throw a few ingredients together, throw them in the roasting pan and let the oven do all the work. The end is fall off the bone ribs and a yummy sauce that goes great with rice!

Provided by um-um-good

Categories     Pork

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs ribs, cut into sections
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
1 cup tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Put ribs in roasting pan.
  • Mix remaining ingredients together.
  • Pour over ribs.
  • Bake at 325°F for 3 hours.
  • Baste or "rotate" the ribs during cooking to make sure all of them get a nice coating of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1366.3, Fat 105.3, SaturatedFat 43.5, Cholesterol 248.3, Sodium 1063, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 42.3, Protein 55.2

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 bone-in English-cut beef short ribs (about 3 3/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped, plus 1 cup chopped celery leaves
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves chopped
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
5 scallions, roughly chopped
1 1/4 pounds beets, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer the meat to a plate.
  • Add the onions, garlic, chopped celery stalks and paprika to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Add 6 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the meat to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cover, transfer to the oven and cook 1 hour, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, puree the chopped chard, lemon juice, scallions, celery leaves, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Remove the pot from the oven; stir in the chard puree, beets, carrots, sweet potatoes and sugar. Return the pot to the oven and cook, uncovered, until the meat and vegetables are tender but hold their shape, 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours. Remove the bones from the short ribs; skim the fat off the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle the meat, vegetables and sauce into shallow bowls.

SWEET 'N' SOUR RIBS



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If you're looking for a change from typical barbecue ribs, you'll enjoy this recipe my mom always prepared on birthdays and special occasions. The tender ribs have a slight sweet-and-sour taste that my family loves. I usually serve them with garlic mashed potatoes and a salad or coleslaw. -Dorothy Voelz, Champaign, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 to 4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced green pepper
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Place ribs in an ungreased 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the next 11 ingredients; pour over ribs. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., To make sauce, transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR SPARERIBS



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Just the tempting aroma of these ribs reminds me of many simple but delicious meals mom made. Dad especially loved these tender tasty ribs with their thick, tangy sauce. Mom liked them because the sauce was no fuss to make. - Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 pounds pork spareribs or pork baby back ribs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place ribs on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ketchup, vinegar and water until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove ribs and rack from pan. Drain and discard fat. Return ribs to roasting pan; drizzle 1-1/2 cups sauce over ribs. Bake 30 minutes longer. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; brush with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887 calories, Fat 53g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

SWEET-AND-SOUR BALSAMIC-GLAZED SPARERIBS



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Provided by Adam Roberts

Categories     Pork     Bake     Broil     Dinner     Vinegar     Meat     Pork Rib     Advance Prep Required     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the ribs
2 racks spareribs
Kosher salt
4 to 6 sprigs of fresh thyme
For the glaze
2 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar (don't waste your best balsamic here)
1/2 cup honey
2 cups ketchup
1 can beer (preferably dry)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 red onion, diced
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup grainy mustard
1 or 2 teaspoons Tabasco (depending on how spicy you like it)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F and place each rack of ribs on a square of aluminum foil. Sprinkle the ribs generously with salt, add a few sprigs of thyme to each, and then wrap well. Place the rib packets on a cookie sheet and bake for 3 to 4 hours, until the ribs are extremely tender. Allow the ribs to cool slightly in their packets before opening.
  • To make the glaze, combine all of the ingredients in a large pot on medium-low heat. Allow to simmer, stirring every so often, for a few hours, until the sauce is nice and thick. Set aside.
  • To bring the ribs and glaze together, do the following. Turn on the broiler (if you don't have a broiler, get the oven up to 450°F). Cut the rib racks into individual ribs, place them on a foil-lined cookie sheet or broiler tray, and brush them aggressively with the glaze. Pop them under the broiler and watch them carefully: all that sugar makes them burn very easily! You want the glaze to fuse with the ribs; it takes 3 to 4 minutes. If you're cooking the ribs in the oven, do so just until the glaze begins to bubble, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve the ribs hot with lots of napkins-trust me, you'll need them.

SWEET AND SOUR COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS



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This recipe is always delicious. It works perfectly for a crowd. We usually serve it with rice.

Provided by Jemaco2

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Country-Style Ribs

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 pound) package country-style pork ribs, or to taste
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 green bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, chopped
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Place ribs in slow cooker.
  • Mix pineapple with juice, tomato sauce, green bell pepper, onion, brown sugar, cider vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over the ribs.
  • Cook on Low until ribs are cooked through and tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 466.3 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

SWEET & SOUR OVEN RIBS



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Make and share this Sweet & Sour Oven Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paul Elliott

Categories     Pork

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs back ribs
3 tablespoons mustard
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 deg.
  • Cut ribs into pieces.
  • Bake ribs for 45 minutes.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl.
  • Drain all fat from ribs.
  • Pour sauce over ribs, cover and bake for an hour.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 45 minutes, baste 3 or 4 times.

SWEET AND SOUR BABY BACK RIBS SHEET PAN RECIPE BY TASTY



Sweet And Sour Baby Back Ribs Sheet Pan Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: diced pineapple, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, fresh ginger, ketchup, honey, garlic, cornstarch, baby back ribs, salt, pepper, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, sesame seeds, fresh scallions, white rice

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

20 oz diced pineapple, 1 can
1 cup rice vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup fresh ginger
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 ½ lb baby back ribs, 1 rack
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons fresh scallions, sliced
white rice, cooked, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275°F (140°C).
  • Strain the pineapple juice from the can of pineapples into a large saucepan and reserve the fruit for later. Add the rice vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, ginger, ketchup, honey, garlic, and cornstarch. Whisk to combine and cook over high heat for 10 minutes, or until the glaze is reduced by half and has the consistency of honey. Remove from the heat and divide the glaze in half.
  • Place the baby back ribs on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Brush half of the glaze all over the ribs.
  • Cover the ribs with aluminum foil, wrapping tightly.
  • Bake for 2 hours, or until the ribs are tender. Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
  • Remove the top piece of foil and add the red and green bell peppers to the baking sheet. Pour the reserved glaze over the top and toss to coat the peppers. Add the reserved pineapple over the ribs.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the peppers are softened.
  • Slice the ribs and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve warm with rice alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 30 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are ideal for this recipe as they are tender and flavorful. Spare ribs can also be used, but they may require a longer cooking time.
  • Trim the ribs: Remove any excess fat or silver skin from the ribs. This will help the ribs cook evenly and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Marinate the ribs: Marinating the ribs in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help tenderize them and infuse them with flavor. The marinade can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice wine.
  • Cook the ribs slowly: Cooking the ribs slowly at a low temperature will help them become fall-off-the-bone tender. The ribs can be cooked in the oven, on the grill, or in a slow cooker.
  • Glaze the ribs: Glazing the ribs with a sweet and tangy sauce will add extra flavor and shine. The glaze can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as honey, brown sugar, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour oven ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create tender, flavorful ribs that will be sure to impress your family and friends.

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