Fall Off the Bone Sweet Sour Ribs
Sink your teeth into these irresistibly tender *Fall Off the Bone Sweet Sour Ribs*, a true showstopper for any meal. Featuring racks of slow-baked pork ribs seasoned with a smoky blend of spices, this recipe guarantees melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The magic lies in a luscious homemade sweet and tangy sauce made with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, honey, and soy sauce, simmered to silky thickness and caramelized under the broiler for a sticky, flavorful glaze. Perfect for family dinners or backyard gatherings, these fall-apart ribs are easy to prepare with minimal effort but deliver maximum flavor. Serve with extra sauce and watch them disappear in seconds! Keywords: fall off the bone ribs, sweet and sour ribs, homemade rib sauce, easy rib recipe, caramelized ribs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks (about 4 lbs) Pork ribs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.333 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Rinse the pork ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off.
Season the ribs on both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub the spices into the meat.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet, bone-side down.
Bake the ribs in the oven for 3 hours, or until they are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, and water.
Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Stir this into the sauce and cook for another 2 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the ribs are done baking, carefully remove them from the foil and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Brush the ribs generously with the sweet and sour sauce on both sides.
Switch your oven to broil and cook the ribs for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual ribs.
Serve warm with extra sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 213.1 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.1 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 853 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 4807 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.8 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.3 g | ||
| Protein | 190.1 g | 380% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2566 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
