Sweet and Sour Spareribs
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees Tender spareribs simmered in savory soy sauce, then glazed with a classic sweet and sour sauce. This traditional recipe delivers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 1 hour 5 mins | None | 4 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large pan
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cups | Water | for ribs |
| 2 1/2 Pounds | Spareribs | 1 inch square (or cut chicken wings) |
| 4 Tablespoons | Soy Sauce | divided |
| 1 Teaspoon | Salt | divided |
| 1 Teaspoon | Sugar | for ribs |
| 1 Tablespoon | Sherry | divided |
Sauce
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Tablespoons | Sugar | for sauce |
| 3 Tablespoons | Vinegar | divided |
| 1 Tablespoon | Cornstarch | divided |
| 1/2 Cup | Water | for sauce |
Instructions
Step 1: Simmer the Ribs
- In a large pan, combine 2 cups water, 2 1/2 pounds spareribs, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Step 2: Reduce and Glaze
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour until tender.
- Add 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 tablespoon sherry.
- Turn heat to high and continue cooking until most of the liquid evaporates.
- Take out as much excess oil as possible from the pan.
Step 3: Add Sauce
- In a small bowl, blend the sauce ingredients: 3 tablespoons sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup water.
- Pour the sauce slowly over the spareribs.
- Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy finish and is bubbling hot.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
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