Tang Cu Pai Gu (sweet And Sour Pork Ribs)

Tang Cu Pai Gu, or Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, is a classic dish from Zhejiang Cuisine known for its deliciously sticky and tangy sauce coating tender pork ribs. This recipe is sure to be a hit at any dinner table!

Tang Cu Pai Gu (sweet And Sour Pork Ribs)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the stovetop to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper, then coat them in cornstarch and dip them in the beaten eggs.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet and fry the pork ribs until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion until they are tender.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the white vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and water to create 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 into the skillet, coating them with the sweet and sour sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pork ribs are fully cooked.
  8. Serve the Tang Cu Pai Gu hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Large skillet Bowl Tongs Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Tang Cu Pai Gu is best served with steamed white rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For an extra tangy flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar to the sweet and sour sauce.

Cost

$20