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Sweet and Sour Spareribs

By: Ruth Ann Stelfox  
"Just the tempting aroma of these ribs reminds me of many simple but delicious meals mom made. Dad especially loved these tender tasty ribs with their thick, tangy sauce. Mom liked them because the sauce was no fuss to make. -- Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta"

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds pork spareribs or backribs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

  1. Place ribs on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ketchup, vinegar and water until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove ribs and rack from pan. Drain and discard fat. Return ribs to roasting pan; drizzle 1-1/2 cups sauce over ribs. Bake 30 minutes longer. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; brush with remaining sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by B_32 
I'm rating this a 4 but only for the sauce. The method is not good -my spareribs turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by LDSGIRL 
These were awesome!! I did boil them first to ensure a more tender outcome but I think next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by Arissa's Mom 
I cooked it for the 1 & 1/2 hours with a foil tent to keep them moist. The sweet & sour sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2007 by busymum 
absolutely delicious!! Very easy to make ...a definite winner MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by bigmak 
I made this recipe for a super bowl party and they were a hit. I browned my spare ribs under... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by Franciska 
FANTASTIC!!! Great flavors and SO SO easy :) Will make it again and would even consider trying... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by Princetonbound 
This is simply super. Easy, no fuss, very tasty. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by toletiquesbysam 
These were excellent! I will make again! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by Mandi M 
I made the sauce and put it over beef strips and rice. It has the right balance of flavors and... MORE

 
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