Sweet and Sour Ribs

Sweet and Sour Ribs

Indulge in tender, flavorful **Braised Sweet and Savory Pork Ribs**—a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent pork ribs with a rich, caramelized glaze. This recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, thanks to rock sugar, soy sauce, and a hint of vinegar for depth. The ribs are first blanched for tenderness, then simmered in a luscious sauce until fall-off-the-bone perfection. A quick high-heat finish thickens the glaze, while toasted sesame seeds add a nutty crunch. Simple yet irresistible, these ribs are ideal for family dinners or special occasions. With just a few key ingredients—pork ribs, rock sugar, soy sauce, and sesame seeds—this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste at home. Try it for a comforting meal that’s sure to impress!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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Pork ribs
500g

The aromatics

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Water
500ml (2 cups)
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Sesame seeds
1 tbsp

The sauce & seasonings

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Rock sugar
30g (about 8 pieces)
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Oil
2 tbsp
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Vinegar
1 tbsp
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Soy sauce
2 tbsp
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Salt
5g (1 seasoning spoon)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Rinse the pork ribs and place them in a pot with an appropriate amount of water, then blanch the ribs.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Remove the blanched pork ribs, and prepare all the ingredients.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Put an appropriate amount of oil in the pot, and when the oil is hot, add 8 rock sugars (Note: 10 rock sugars may be too sweet).

4. Step 4

Step 4
The rock sugar does not need to be completely melted before adding the pork ribs and stir-frying.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add water to cover the pork ribs (2 bowls of water were added), then add 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 seasoning spoon of salt, and start simmering over low heat for 30 minutes.

6. Step 6

Step 6
In the last 2 minutes, turn to high heat to thicken the sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Serve.

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