Delicious Sweet And Sour Spareribs Recipe

Sweet And Sour Spareribs — a chinese recipe (main course) with 7 ingredients. Source: edamam.com.

Medium
Updated March 20, 2026

95

Total Time (min)

4

servings

575

Calories/serving

Medium

Difficulty

Delicious Sweet And Sour Spareribs Recipe

Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 2 pounds spareribs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions

5 steps

  1. Prepare the ribs

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Cut the spareribs into individual pieces.

    Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
  2. Mix the sauce

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and minced garlic.

    Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Marinate the ribs

    Place the ribs in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them. Ensure all ribs are coated.

    Marinating for 1 hour enhances flavor.
  4. Bake the ribs

    Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours.

    This slow cooking helps tenderize the meat.
  5. Thicken the sauce

    Remove the foil, mix cornstarch with a little water, and stir into the sauce. Bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.

    Watch closely to prevent burning.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Health: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree-Nut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free. Diet: Low-Carb

Storage & Reheating

❄️

Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in an airtight container

🧊

Freezer

Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge

🔥

Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.

What to Serve With

Complete your chinese meal with these perfect pairings:

🍽️Steamed jasmine rice
🍽️Stir-fried vegetables
🍽️Egg drop soup

About This Dish

Delicious Sweet And Sour Spareribs Recipe is a beloved dish from Chinese cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 95 minutes, it is a rewarding project for when you have extra time in the kitchen.

Chinese cuisine is one of the oldest and most diverse culinary traditions in the world, with thousands of years of history. Each of China's eight major regional cuisines offers unique flavors and cooking techniques.

This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 7 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but adjust cooking time as pork chops are thinner.

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Nutrition Facts

4 serving(s) per recipe

Serving size1 serving
Calories450kcal
Total Fat22gg
Sodium800mgmg
Total Carbohydrates38gg
Dietary Fiber1gg
Total Sugars20gg
Protein28gg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.

Recipe Details

CuisineChinese