Really Easy and Delicious Sweet and Sour Chili Ribs
Get ready to impress your family and friends with these "Really Easy and Delicious Sweet and Sour Chili Ribs," a crowd-pleasing dish that brings bold flavors to your table with minimal effort! Featuring tender, oven-baked pork ribs rubbed with a smoky blend of seasonings and finished with a glossy, homemade sweet and sour chili glaze, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between tangy, spicy, and savory. The sauce combines pantry favorites like ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar with a tropical hint of pineapple juice and the fiery kick of chili sauce or sriracha for a flavor explosion you can't resist. A quick broil gives the ribs a beautifully caramelized finish, while optional garnishes like sesame seeds and green onions add an elegant touch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork ribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.33 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce (or sriracha)
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 stalks green onions (optional, sliced)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Pat the pork ribs dry with paper towels and remove the membrane on the back of the ribs if not already done.
Rub the ribs with a mixture of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Drizzle olive oil over the ribs and rub it in to help the seasonings stick.
Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, cover tightly with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the sweet and sour chili sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce (or sriracha), and pineapple juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to bubble gently.
Mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 1 hour, remove the ribs from the oven and discard the foil covering. Brush a generous layer of the sweet and sour chili sauce over both sides of the ribs.
Return the ribs to the oven (uncovered) and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, basting with more sauce halfway through.
Switch the oven to broil for 3-5 minutes at the end of the cooking time for a slightly caramelized finish. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice into individual ribs and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 245.4 g | 315% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.0 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 853 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 5671 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.0 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.4 g | ||
| Protein | 192.1 g | 384% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2503 mg | 53% | |
*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.
