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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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

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 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by B_32   view full review
I'm rating this a 4 but only for the sauce. The method is not good -my spareribs turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by LDSGIRL   view full review
These were awesome!! I did boil them first to ensure a more tender outcome but I think next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by Arissa's Mom   view full review
I cooked it for the 1 & 1/2 hours with a foil tent to keep them moist. The sweet & sour sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by bigmak   view full review
I made this recipe for a super bowl party and they were a hit. I browned my spare ribs under...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2007 by busymum   view full review
absolutely delicious!! Very easy to make ...a definite winner
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by Mandi MS   view full review
I made the sauce and put it over beef strips and rice. It has the right balance of flavors and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by Princetonbound   view full review
This is simply super. Easy, no fuss, very tasty.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by Franciska   view full review
FANTASTIC!!! Great flavors and SO SO easy :) Will make it again and would even consider trying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2010 by eatnow   view full review
I found it was more of BBQ ribs than sweet n sour but it was delicious. Followed other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by toletiquesbysam   view full review
These were excellent! I will make again!

 

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