Sweet and Sour Ribs
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Sweet and Sour Ribs

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Sweet and Sour Ribs

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • Pork ribs 500g
The aromatics
  • Water 500ml (2 cups)
  • Sesame seeds 1 tbsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • Rock sugar 30g (about 8 pieces)
  • Oil 2 tbsp
  • Vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • Salt 5g (1 seasoning spoon)

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Rinse the pork ribs and place them in a pot with an appropriate amount of water, then blanch the ribs.
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Step 2
Step 2
Remove the blanched pork ribs, and prepare all the ingredients.
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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).
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Step 4
Step 4
The rock sugar does not need to be completely melted before adding the pork ribs and stir-frying.
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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.
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Step 6
Step 6
In the last 2 minutes, turn to high heat to thicken the sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Step 7
Step 7
Serve.

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