Best 3 Sweet Sour Pork Ribs Recipes

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Sweet and sour pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish that is loved by people of all ages. The combination of sweet and sour flavors, along with the tender and juicy pork ribs, creates a delicious and satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend party. With so many variations of the recipe, there is sure to be a version that everyone will enjoy. This article will provide you with a guide to finding the best sweet and sour pork ribs recipe for your next meal. We will discuss the different ingredients and techniques used to make this dish, as well as provide tips for choosing the best pork ribs and cooking them to perfection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MARY'S SWEET AND SOUR SPARE RIBS OR PORK CHOPS



Mary's Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs or Pork Chops image

I grew up enjoying this recipe at my Grandma's house. Now I make it for my family! You will love the sauce poured over boiled potatoes...yummm For this recipe you can use either spare ribs or pork chops, But I prefer the ribs!

Provided by JenfromOro

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -4 lb spareribs
2 cups water
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cut meat up, and place in a large roasting pan. You can use as much meat as you want to cover the bottom of the roaster.
  • Cook for 45 minutes at 375 degrees. Drain off fat. Salt and pepper the meat.
  • Combine water, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar and chili powder; pour over the meat and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
  • When cooked thicken with 2 tbsp of cornstarch.(I mix the cornstarch with a little water and then pour it in the sweet and sour mixture, its a little easier).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.8, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 91.4, Sodium 529.4, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 26.8, Protein 22.7

SWEET & SOUR PORK RIBS



Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs image

For years I wondered why people raved about ribs. I didn't have the patience or energy to bother with them, until I made this recipe. Now I'm a believer, too.-Merle Dyck, Elkford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 bone-in country-style pork ribs (3 inches thick and 8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and flour. Stir in the vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Place ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with sauce. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat. Serve ribs with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

TANGCU PAIGU (CHINESE SWEET AND SOUR PORK RIBS)



Tangcu Paigu (Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs) image

On our very first night in Kunming, December 2000, our colleagues took us out for dinner at the Baiyun Canting on Jinhuapu Road. The tangcu paigu we had that night (and on many subsequent occasions) were incredible. I don't know the Baiyun secret, but now that Baiyun is gone, I'm making my peace with this tasty version, developed with the help of Bruce Cost's "Asian Ingredients" and "Pei Mei's Chinese Cookbook".

Provided by Kate S.

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 lbs pork baby back ribs, cut into one-inch segments (get this done at the meat counter)
1/2 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine (optional)
5 tablespoons soy sauce
3 green onions, shredded (optional)
4 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons chinese black vinegar (or substitute balsamic vinegar)
2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 3 T cold water (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
peanut oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • Separate the ribs if the butcher hasn't already done so. They should be roughly bite-size.
  • Marinate ribs with wine and soy sauce for 30 minutes.
  • Remove ribs from marinade, reserving marinade for later.
  • Heat peanut oil (about 6 cups) in wok until it's almost smoking.
  • Deep fry ribs for 2 minutes, remove from oil with slotted spoon, reheat oil, and fry for another 1/2 minute until brown. (This is Pei Mei's method. Bruce Cost recommends deep-frying for 5-8 minutes.) Remove ribs from oil.
  • Pour oil out of wok into a heatproof bowl (stainless steel or glass). (Once it's cool, you can strain it into glass jar for next time).
  • To soy sauce marinade, add sugar, vinegar, corn starch mixture, sesame oil, and green onion to make sweet-sour sauce.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in the wok, pour in the sweet-sour sauce, and boil and stir until thickened.
  • Throw ribs into the wok with the sauce, and stir to coat thoroughly.
  • Serve on a platter, hot or at room temperature.
  • As the sole meat dish, this is enough for 2-3 people, but as part of a full meal with a variety of dishes, it serves up to 8 or 10.

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use a store-bought sweet and sour sauce. However, making your own sauce is easy and only takes a few minutes.
  • If you don't have any rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • You can use any type of pork ribs for this recipe, but baby back ribs are the most popular.
  • Be sure to brown the ribs well before adding the sauce. This will help to develop the flavor of the ribs.
  • If you want the ribs to be extra crispy, you can broil them for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour pork ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving them at a party or just enjoying them for dinner with your family, these ribs are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give sweet and sour pork ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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