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Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs Recipe

Chinese · Main course · 80 min total

Tender pork spare ribs glazed in a tangy-sweet sauce with a perfect balance of vinegar and sugar, a classic Chinese comfort dish.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork spare ribs, cut into individual ribs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Blanch spare ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
2. Heat oil in a large pot or wok over medium-high heat. Brown ribs in batches until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
3. In the same pot, combine rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and water. Stir and bring to a simmer.
4. Return ribs to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until ribs are tender.
5. Remove ribs and keep warm. Increase heat to high and bring sauce to a boil. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
6. Return ribs to the pot, toss to coat with sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve hot.

Tips

• For extra tenderness, marinate ribs in soy sauce and rice wine for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Adjust sweetness and sourness by adding more sugar or vinegar to taste.
• Leftover ribs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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