Sweet Sour Spareribs Recipe

Name: Sweet Sour Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; Brewed Coffee; White Sugar; Worcestershire Sauce; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; Onion; 2-3 pounds spareribs

Fall-off-the-bone tender spareribs glazed with a tangy sweet and sour sauce! This easy recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor in just over 2 hours. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 1076.6 kcal

Protein 133g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Sour Spareribs

1 cup ketchup
Brewed Coffee
White Sugar
Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Onion
2-3 pounds spareribs

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How to Make Sweet Sour Spareribs

In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 10 minutes).
Place 2-3 pounds of spareribs in a baking dish.
Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the ribs.
Bake uncovered in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 45 minutes.
Flip the ribs and bake for another 45 minutes, or until the ribs are tender and the sauce is caramelized.
Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!