Skip to main content

Join The Table to earn rewards.

Already a member?

Fry

Sweet & Sour Pineapple Spareribs

by:
May 13, 2015
5 5 out of 5 stars /
1 Ratings5 total ratings /
Photo by Poi Dog Photography
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

This is a popular Chinese restaurant dish. The addition of pineapple gives it an island touch. —kikukat

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds spareribs, "chinese" cut
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
Directions
  1. Combine soy sauce , sugar, vinegar and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat spareribs and 1 c water. Boil then simmer for 20 minutes (longer if chunks are large). Drain spareribs.
  3. In a clean pan, heat oil. Add garlic and spareribs. Fry for a few minutes. Add soy sauce mixture. Cook on low heat for 25 minutes.
  4. Combine cornstarch and a little water. Add to spareribs and stir until sauce thickens. Garnish with pineapple chunks.

See what other Food52ers are saying.

1 Review

robynfrom October 7, 2020
I followed the recipe up until the cornstarch part, it turned out great!! I will always use this recipe for sweet & sour spare ribs!!
 

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience.

When you visit our website, we collect and use personal information about you using cookies. You may opt out of selling, sharing, or disclosure of personal data for targeted advertising (called "Do Not Sell or Share" in California) by enabling the Global Privacy Control on a compatible browser. See our Privacy Policy for further information.