Best 9 Sweet Sour Oven Ribs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing sweet and sour oven ribs, a delectable fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These succulent ribs are lovingly crafted with a delightful blend of sweet and tangy sauce, resulting in a lip-smacking experience like no other. Embark on a flavor adventure with our classic sweet and sour ribs, featuring a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity that will leave you craving more.

For those seeking a touch of heat, our spicy sweet and sour ribs pack a flavorful punch, thanks to the addition of chili peppers that ignite your senses. If you prefer a zesty twist, our orange sweet and sour ribs infuse a burst of citrusy goodness, creating a refreshing and tangy symphony of flavors. And for a unique twist, our pineapple sweet and sour ribs offer a tropical flair, with the juicy sweetness of pineapple elevating the dish to new heights.

Whichever recipe you choose, our sweet and sour oven ribs are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones utterly delighted.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MOM'S OVEN-BARBECUED RIBS



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My mom made these tender ribs for special Sunday suppers when we were growing up. A few common ingredients are all you need to make the zesty sauce that coats them. My family's eyes light up when I bring a plate of these ribs to the table, and company never suspects how easy they are to prepare. -Yvonne White Williamson, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 pounds country-style pork ribs
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a greased roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Drain ribs. Spoon sauce over ribs. Cover and bake for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer, basting once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1084mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SWEET & SOUR OVEN RIBS



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

Provided by Paul Elliott

Categories     Pork

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs back ribs
3 tablespoons mustard
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 deg.
  • Cut ribs into pieces.
  • Bake ribs for 45 minutes.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl.
  • Drain all fat from ribs.
  • Pour sauce over ribs, cover and bake for an hour.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 45 minutes, baste 3 or 4 times.

SWEET N TASTY BBQ RIBS



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BBQ ribs done perfectly in the oven or on the charcoal grill. Just a rack of pork back ribs and 5 hours until the tastiest ribs ever!

Provided by John Mooney

Categories     Main Course

Time 5h50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 rack Pork back ribs
1/2 cup Brown sugar
1/2 cup White sugar
1/4 cup Paprika
3 tablespoons Kosher salt
1 tablespoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Garlic powder
2 tablespoons Onion powder
1 teaspoon Ground mustard
1 teaspoon Celery salt
1 teaspoon Dried thyme
1 1/2 cups Ketchup
1 cup Water
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Rib rub (From above recipe)
1/4 cup Honey

Steps:

  • Make the dry rub by adding all the dry ingredients and mixing well.
  • Remove the ribs membrane from the underside of the rack. Insert a small utensil under the membrane skin at a bone location and gently pry the membrane up so that you can grab it with a paper towel. Use the paper towel to get a hold of the membrane and pull of the membrane.
  • Liberally apply the rub to the top and bottom of the rack of ribs. Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Start your grill, oven or smoker and set the temperature to 250 degrees. Place a water pan into the grill, under the grill grate, and fill the pan halfway with hot steaming water.
  • Place your ribs onto the grill and close the lid. Rotate the ribs once after 2 hours. After 4 hours apply the barbecue sauce to the ribs and then close the lid for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, check the temperature of the ribs. The internal temperature of the ribs should be between 195 degrees and 205 degrees. Cover the ribs and let the ribs rest in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
  • While your ribs begin to cook, make the barbecue sauce. The sauce and the rub can be made a head of time.
  • Serve the barbecue sauce on the side and provide bottles of hot sauce for your guests that prefer hot and spicy ribs. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1463 kcal, Carbohydrate 202 g, Protein 59 g, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 196 mg, Sodium 16172 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 132 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

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 BALSAMIC-GLAZED SPARERIBS



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Provided by Adam Roberts

Categories     Pork     Bake     Broil     Dinner     Vinegar     Meat     Pork Rib     Advance Prep Required     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the ribs
2 racks spareribs
Kosher salt
4 to 6 sprigs of fresh thyme
For the glaze
2 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar (don't waste your best balsamic here)
1/2 cup honey
2 cups ketchup
1 can beer (preferably dry)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 red onion, diced
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup grainy mustard
1 or 2 teaspoons Tabasco (depending on how spicy you like it)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F and place each rack of ribs on a square of aluminum foil. Sprinkle the ribs generously with salt, add a few sprigs of thyme to each, and then wrap well. Place the rib packets on a cookie sheet and bake for 3 to 4 hours, until the ribs are extremely tender. Allow the ribs to cool slightly in their packets before opening.
  • To make the glaze, combine all of the ingredients in a large pot on medium-low heat. Allow to simmer, stirring every so often, for a few hours, until the sauce is nice and thick. Set aside.
  • To bring the ribs and glaze together, do the following. Turn on the broiler (if you don't have a broiler, get the oven up to 450°F). Cut the rib racks into individual ribs, place them on a foil-lined cookie sheet or broiler tray, and brush them aggressively with the glaze. Pop them under the broiler and watch them carefully: all that sugar makes them burn very easily! You want the glaze to fuse with the ribs; it takes 3 to 4 minutes. If you're cooking the ribs in the oven, do so just until the glaze begins to bubble, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve the ribs hot with lots of napkins-trust me, you'll need them.

CHINESE SWEET AND SOUR SPARE RIBS



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This sweet and sour dish is made with tender and succulent spare ribs. The whole family will love these sticky ribs.

Provided by yanyangtian

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 51m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound pork spare ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine pork ribs, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice wine, and salt in a large bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a wok or deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook ribs in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring remaining 1 teaspoon rice wine, sugar, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in ribs; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Stir in black vinegar. Increase heat to high; cook and stir until sauce thickens and coats the ribs, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 643.5 mg, Sugar 17.2 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

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Select high-quality pork ribs, such as baby back or spare ribs. Look for ribs that are meaty and have good marbling.
  • Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure tender and flavorful meat. Cut the ribs into individual pieces if desired.
  • Make a delicious marinade: Combine a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, ginger, and spices to create a flavorful marinade for the ribs.
  • Marinate the ribs: Place the ribs in the prepared marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This allows the flavors to penetrate the meat.
  • Cook the ribs: Preheat your oven to the specified temperature and place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the ribs for 1-2 hours, or until they are tender and fall off the bone.
  • Baste the ribs: During the cooking process, baste the ribs with the marinade to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Make the sweet and sour sauce: Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to create a tangy and sweet sauce.
  • Glaze the ribs: Brush the cooked ribs with the prepared sweet and sour sauce and return them to the oven for a few minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  • Garnish and serve: Garnish the ribs with sesame seeds, green onions, or cilantro before serving. Serve the ribs with steamed rice, noodles, or your favorite side dishes.

Conclusion:

These oven-baked sweet and sour ribs are a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. With tender meat that falls off the bone and a flavorful glaze, these ribs are sure to be a hit at any gathering. The detailed tips and step-by-step instructions in this recipe will guide you through the process of preparing and cooking the ribs to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll find this recipe easy to follow and enjoyable to make. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delicious sweet and sour oven ribs.

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