It is Monday and we have Sweet and Sour Ribs for you today! I hope everyone had a safe and fun-filled Halloween. Ours turned out to be loads of hauntingly good times!! This recipe was taken from a cookbook I did years ago while I was nursing.
Our family has enjoyed these many, many times. I have tweaked it slightly. You can ask the butcher to cut the ribs in half lengthwise for you so you have riblets. I use the good baby back ribs. After all, I don’t see the point in having ribs if they aren’t the best!
This recipe we have made a million times and it is one of our absolute favorites!!
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These ribs are easy to make, fall off the bone tender, and finger-licking good!! This is a must-try recipe for anyone who loves Asian-style sweet and sour ribs!!
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Don’t you just want to grab one of those ribs right from the bowl? This recipe will not disappoint you like said it has been tried and tested a million times. The ribs are first seasoned and then broiled to get that wonderful crispy brown color, then they are slowly cooked in a sweet and sour sauce until they are tender and delicious!
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Sweet and Sour Ribs
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. of pork back ribs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vinegar
- 4 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
- 4 Tbsp. flour mixed with 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Season the ribs with garlic powder and salt and pepper on both sides.
- Broil the ribs well under a broiler on both sides. They don't have to be cooked through, just nicely browned. I sometimes use my cookie cooling rack fitted over the bottom broiler pan as they cook really well this way, nice and crisp. You can broil the ribs individually also.
- If you find you have too many ribs you can divide the ribs and broil them in batches
- In a large pot mix together the sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and flour-water mixture and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Once you have finished broiling all the ribs cut them into individual pieces and add them to the pot.
- Cover and allow to simmer in the sauce for 45-60 min. until the meat is starting to pull away from the bone and the sauce is thick and sticky.
- Serve over basmati rice with your favorite vegetable.
Comments & Reviews
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says
I am so ready to dig into these ribs, Tara! Love everything about them.
felicia | Dish by Dish says
This looks heavenly Tara! I love pork ribs and sweet and sour ribs are right up my alley (given I’m Asian and those flavor combinations rock!) Pinning & sharing!
Nicole Neverman says
These ribs look absolutely amazing!! What a great dinner idea 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Oops posted on the original instead of this one. I love these ribs and have made them several times. Now I want them again.
Debi @ Life Currents says
Looks great. Going to check out the recipe now.
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
Looks so good! Great flavor profile!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Florian!