How to Make Chinese Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs is a classic Chinese dish that is popular for its delicious combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This mouthwatering dish features tender spare ribs that are marinated and then cooked in a flavorful sweet and sour sauce. The result is a dish that is succulent, sticky, and bursting with umami flavors.

Originating from the Cantonese region of China, this dish has become a staple in Chinese cuisine and is loved by people all around the world. ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork spare ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 21 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 51 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine pork ribs, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice wine, and salt in a large bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a wok or deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook ribs in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring remaining 1 teaspoon rice wine, sugar, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in ribs; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Stir in black vinegar. Increase heat to high; cook and stir until sauce thickens and coats the ribs, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 644mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 179mg