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sweet and sour spareribs

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Recipe by
Sara Andrea
@Sara_Andrea
Eugene, OR

My mom worked in a Chinese Restaurant when I was a little girl. This recipe was given to her by the chef. It's a family favorite and loved by many.

yield 6 -8
method Bake

Ingredients For sweet and sour spareribs

  • 2/3 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • few
    drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 2
    onions, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic cut in halves
  • 5 lb
    spareribs cut 21/2 x 1 inches
  • 6 Tbsp
    brown sugar

How To Make sweet and sour spareribs

  • 1
    Combine water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, paprika and brown sugar. Mix well.
  • 2
    Melt butter in stock pot over medium-heat. Add garlic and onions. Saute until onions are tender. Add brown sugar mixture. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 3
    Place ribs in shallow baking dish, cover with sauce. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 75 minutes, basting occasionally.
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