Sweet N Sour Ribs
Get ready to sink your teeth into these irresistible Sweet N Sour Ribs, a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds! This crowd-pleasing recipe features tender, oven-baked pork ribs coated in a glossy sauce made with bold ingredients like ketchup, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, and brown sugar. Starting with a quick sear for golden-brown edges, the ribs are then slow baked to perfection, ensuring fall-off-the-bone tenderness. The thickened sweet-and-sour glaze, brushed on right before the final bake, creates a sticky, caramelized finish that’s hard to resist. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is perfect for serving alongside steamed rice or noodles for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal made right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Pork ribs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2 units Green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the pork ribs into smaller sections, about 2-3 ribs each, and pat them dry with paper towels.
Season the ribs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary.
Transfer the seared ribs to a baking dish in a single layer.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice to the skillet. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Pour the sauce evenly over the ribs in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
While the ribs are baking, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
After 45 minutes, remove the foil from the ribs and carefully pour the sauce from the baking dish into a saucepan.
Bring the sauce to a simmer on the stovetop and whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Brush the thickened sauce over the ribs evenly, then return the ribs to the oven uncovered. Bake for another 15 minutes for a glossy finish.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1090 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*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.
