Best 10 English Sweet And Sour Ribs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our remarkable English Sweet and Sour Ribs, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and delectable flavors. These succulent ribs, coated in a luscious sauce made from pantry staples, are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Our comprehensive guide features two enticing recipes: the classic English Sweet and Sour Ribs, showcasing the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and the tantalizing Sticky Sweet and Sour Ribs, where the rich, sticky sauce takes center stage. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience.

The English Sweet and Sour Ribs recipe begins with tender pork ribs marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, infusing them with savory goodness. These succulent ribs are then coated in a vibrant sauce made from vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, creating a lip-smacking glaze.

Alternatively, the Sticky Sweet and Sour Ribs recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic dish. Here, the ribs are marinated in a marinade infused with aromatic spices like star anise and cinnamon, resulting in a captivating depth of flavor. The accompanying sauce boasts a thick, sticky consistency, thanks to the addition of honey and brown sugar, promising an irresistible sticky glaze.

Whether you prefer the classic tangy flavor or the alluring sticky glaze, these English Sweet and Sour Ribs recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings. Embark on this culinary adventure and immerse yourself in the delectable world of sweet and sour flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET 'N' SOUR RIBS



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If you're looking for a change from typical barbecue ribs, you'll enjoy this recipe my mom always prepared on birthdays and special occasions. The tender ribs have a slight sweet-and-sour taste that my family loves. I usually serve them with garlic mashed potatoes and a salad or coleslaw. -Dorothy Voelz, Champaign, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 to 4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced green pepper
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Place ribs in an ungreased 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the next 11 ingredients; pour over ribs. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., To make sauce, transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR SPARERIBS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 pounds pork spareribs or pork baby back ribs
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

Steps:

  • Place ribs on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887 calories, Fat 53g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

ENGLISH SWEET AND SOUR RIBS



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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Ribs

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb beef short ribs
3/4 c flour
2 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 c cooking oil
2 c onion, sliced
1.5 c hot water
8 Tbsp dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c ketchup
1/4 c red wine vinegar
2 minced garlic cloves
2 large bay leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Short ribs should be meaty and cut in the English cut.
  • 2. Trim excess fat from short ribs.
  • 3. Combine flour, seasoned salt and pepper; dredge short ribs.
  • 4. Brown ribs in oil on all sides in dutch oven.
  • 5. Remove meat from pan.
  • 6. Add onions and cook until golden brown.
  • 7. Place ribs on top of onions.
  • 8. Combine water, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic and bay leaves; pour over ribs.
  • 9. Cover and bake in 350 oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • 10. Remove bay leaves before serving.

SWEET AND SOUR BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 pounds beef short ribs, cut across the bone
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 cup ketchup
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons oyster sauce, bottled
1/2 tablespoon chile paste
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 slices lemon
2 slices orange
4 scallions, chopped
1 (2-inch) slice fresh ginger
1 red bell pepper, roasted and seeds removed, chopped
2 Camomile tea bags
4 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil. Add the ribs, garlic cloves and bay leaf. Parboil the ribs, covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until fork tender. In the meantime, make the sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients, except sesame seeds. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and is heated through. Place a strainer over a bowl and pour the sauce through it to remove the solids. Add the ribs to the bowl of sauce, turning with tongs to well coat. Arrange the ribs in a single layer on a cookie sheet and pour a ladle full of sauce over the ribs so they are well covered. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 bone-in English-cut beef short ribs (about 3 3/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped, plus 1 cup chopped celery leaves
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves chopped
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
5 scallions, roughly chopped
1 1/4 pounds beets, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer the meat to a plate.
  • Add the onions, garlic, chopped celery stalks and paprika to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Add 6 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the meat to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cover, transfer to the oven and cook 1 hour, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, puree the chopped chard, lemon juice, scallions, celery leaves, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Remove the pot from the oven; stir in the chard puree, beets, carrots, sweet potatoes and sugar. Return the pot to the oven and cook, uncovered, until the meat and vegetables are tender but hold their shape, 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours. Remove the bones from the short ribs; skim the fat off the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle the meat, vegetables and sauce into shallow bowls.

MOM'S 'SWEET 'N' SOURS' PORK RIBS



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My Mom's longtime recipe that she learned from my grandmother who has long passed on. Combines soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, garlic, as well as a few other simple ingredients to make a delicious sauce for sweet and sour cut ribs. Great over rice! Some say rice and this sauce is their favorite food! A Lechner family tradition!

Provided by HOWITZER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Spare Ribs

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups water
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup vinegar
2 pounds pork spareribs, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the sugar, flour, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir in the water, soy sauce, and vinegar.
  • Place the ribs in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, cook 10 minutes, and drain.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the ribs on all sides. Mix in the sauce mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix in the garlic, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 2481.6 mg, Sugar 50.5 g

ENGLISH SWEET AND SOUR RIBS



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Make and share this English Sweet and Sour Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by glitter

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs beef short ribs (Short ribs should be meaty and cut in the English cut.)
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cooking oil
2 cups onions, Sliced
1 1/2 cups hot water
8 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/3 cup catsup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, Minced
2 large bay leaves

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from short ribs.
  • Combine flour, seasoned salt and pepper; dredge shrot ribs.
  • Brown ribs in oil on all sides in Dutch oven.
  • Remove meat from pan.
  • Add onions and cook until golden brown.
  • Place ribs on top of onions.
  • Combine water, brown sugar, catsup, vinegar, garlic and bay leaves; pour over ribs.
  • Cover and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F.) 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1447.2, Fat 120.7, SaturatedFat 45.8, Cholesterol 206.8, Sodium 323.9, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 27.8, Protein 42.3

SWEET AND SOUR COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS



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This recipe is always delicious. It works perfectly for a crowd. We usually serve it with rice.

Provided by Jemaco2

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Country-Style Ribs

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 pound) package country-style pork ribs, or to taste
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 green bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, chopped
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Place ribs in slow cooker.
  • Mix pineapple with juice, tomato sauce, green bell pepper, onion, brown sugar, cider vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over the ribs.
  • Cook on Low until ribs are cooked through and tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 466.3 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

FALL OFF THE BONE SWEET & SOUR RIBS



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I tried these at a family reunion and loved them! These are so easy to make. You throw a few ingredients together, throw them in the roasting pan and let the oven do all the work. The end is fall off the bone ribs and a yummy sauce that goes great with rice!

Provided by um-um-good

Categories     Pork

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs ribs, cut into sections
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
1 cup tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Put ribs in roasting pan.
  • Mix remaining ingredients together.
  • Pour over ribs.
  • Bake at 325°F for 3 hours.
  • Baste or "rotate" the ribs during cooking to make sure all of them get a nice coating of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1366.3, Fat 105.3, SaturatedFat 43.5, Cholesterol 248.3, Sodium 1063, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 42.3, Protein 55.2

SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR COUNTRY RIBS



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Start these ribs in the morning, and they'll be perfectly tender by dinnertime.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 pounds country-style pork ribs, separated into single ribs
Barbecue sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In slow cooker, whisk together ketchup, sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add ribs to slow cooker, and toss with sauce. Arrange ribs, bone side up, in a single row. Cover; cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 10 hours).
  • Serve ribs drizzled with pan juices and, if desired, barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 g, Fat 34 g, Protein 23 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Select pork spare ribs or baby back ribs for the best results.
  • Tenderize the ribs: You can tenderize the ribs by marinating them in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is the key to great sweet and sour ribs. Make sure to use a sauce that is both sweet and tangy, with a good balance of flavors.
  • Cook the ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender: This will take about 1-2 hours in a slow cooker or oven.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite sides: Rice, noodles, or vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

English sweet and sour ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and tangy, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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