Name: Chinese Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 51 min
Ingredients: 1 pound pork spare ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons rice wine, divided; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying; 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup water; 2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar

Chinese Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs

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This sweet and sour dish is made with tender and succulent spare ribs. The whole family will love these sticky ribs.

Recipe by yanyangtian

Updated on August 22, 2022

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

21 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

51 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Directions

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.

Cook's Note:

Black vinegar is a dark vinegar made of glutinous rice and malt, popular in Chinese cuisine. You may find it in Asian shops or online. In a pinch, use malt vinegar.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367	Calories
26g	Fat
18g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 644mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 15g
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 179mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.