Spareribs from Waikiki
Transport your taste buds to paradise with these mouthwatering Spareribs from Waikiki, a tropical twist on classic comfort food. This recipe combines tender, oven-baked pork spareribs with a rich, tangy-sweet glaze made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, and a hint of ginger and garlic. The ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, then topped with caramelized pineapple chunks for a burst of island-inspired flavor. With a final garnish of green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for family dinners or summer barbecues, these Hawaiian-style spareribs bring a taste of the tropics right to your table. Ideal for keyword searches like "tropical spareribs," "Hawaiian pork recipes," and "pineapple-glazed ribs," this recipe is sure to become a crowd-pleaser in any kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork spareribs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, in juice)
- 1.5 cups pineapple juice (reserved from can)
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onion (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the spareribs into individual pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the spareribs on all sides until they are golden brown. This will take about 7-10 minutes. Remove the browned ribs and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to form a slurry. Gradually add this slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Place the seared spareribs in a baking dish. Pour the thickened sauce over the ribs, making sure they are evenly coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 60 minutes.
After 60 minutes, remove the foil and scatter the pineapple chunks over the ribs. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the spareribs are tender and caramelized.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired, before serving. Enjoy your tropical-inspired Spareribs from Waikiki!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 347.2 g | 445% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.9 g | 604% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 2425 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.9 g | ||
| Protein | 141.7 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2999 mg | 64% | |
*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.
