Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (糖醋排骨)

糖醋排骨 (Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs) is a classic dish in Henan Cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Henan Chinese Cuisine Pork Ribs Sweet And Sour
Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (糖醋排骨)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pork ribs, cut into individual pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper, then coat them in cornstarch and dip in beaten eggs.
  3. Fry the pork ribs in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until fragrant.
  5. Combine the white vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a bowl to make the sweet and sour sauce.
  6. Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add the fried pork ribs to the skillet and coat them evenly with the sweet and sour sauce.
  8. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork ribs.
  9. Serve the 糖醋排骨 (Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs) hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowl Tongs Serving platter

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the 糖醋排骨 (Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs) with a side of steamed white rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra tanginess, you can add a splash of rice vinegar to the sweet and sour sauce.

Cost

$15