Recipes

Sticky Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs

serving (1/3 of recipe)

Calories

430

Ingredients

1.5 lbs

pork spare ribs, cut into individual ribs

1 

tsp cooking wine

1 

tbsp canola or vegetable oil

4 

tbsp Heinz Tomato Ketchup

2 

tbsp sugar

2 

tbs Chinkiang/Zhenjiang vinegar (substitution below)

1 

tbsp soy sauce

1 ½  

cups water

Instructions

Step 1

Add ribs to a large pot. Cover with cold water, add cooking wine and bring to a boil.  Boil for 2-3 minutes, drain and rinse to remove impurities.

Step 2

Heat oil in wok over high heat.  Add the ribs, lightly brown all the sides, flipping often.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine Heinz Tomato Ketchup, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce.  Add to the wok, stir to coat the ribs.

Step 4

Add water to the wok, stir and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes, until ribs are tender

Step 5

Uncover and increase heat allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the ribs with a glossy finish. Plate and garnish.

Substitution: Substitute 2 tbsp rice vinegar plus ½ teaspoon soy sauce if Chinkiang/Zhenjiang vinegar is not available.

Optional: Garnish with white sesame and green onions.