Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs
Tender pork ribs in a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce. The meat pulls clean off the bone. A guaranteed hit.
🕐 Prep 10m🔥 Cook 60m🍽️ Serves 4🌶️ Sweet● medium⚡ 480 kcal
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Ingredients
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2½ lbPork spare ribscut into individual ribs
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3 tbspSoy sauce
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3 tbspRice vinegarsub: apple cider vinegar
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3 tbspBrown sugar
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2 tbspKetchup
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3 clovesGarlicsmashed
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1 tbspVegetable oil
Method
1
Blanch Ribs
Blanch ribs in boiling water 5 min. Drain, rinse, pat dry.
2
Sear
Heat oil over medium-high. Sear ribs in batches until browned, about 4 min per batch.
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3
Braise
Return all ribs. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, garlic, and 1 cup water.
4
Simmer
Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer. Cover and cook 50-60 min until tender.
5
Glaze
Uncover. Increase heat. Boil 5 min until sauce is thick and syrupy. Toss to coat. Serve.
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Rate This Recipe
4.8 ★ from 234 cooks
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories480 kcal
Protein32g
Carbs18g
Fat30g
Sodium620mg
Fiber0g
💡 Pro Tips
💡 Blanching removes impurities for a cleaner sauce.
💡 Ribs are ready when you can twist a bone and it starts to loosen.
🔬 Diet Adaptations
Gluten-FreeUse tamari.
Low-SugarReduce sugar to 1 tbsp.
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