Mary's Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs or Pork Chops

Dive into a symphony of bold and balanced flavors with Mary’s Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs or Pork Chops! This easy, family-friendly recipe combines tender, juicy pork—your choice of spare ribs or chops—with a luscious homemade sauce made from tangy pineapple, savory soy sauce, rich ketchup, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. Perfectly caramelized onions and a silky cornstarch-thickened glaze tie it all together, creating a dish that’s equal parts comforting and exotic. Ready in under an hour, this one-pan recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a tantalizing weekend feast. Serve it over steamed rice to soak up every drop of the irresistible sweet-and-sour sauce. Whether you’re a fan of classic Asian-inspired flavors or looking to jazz up your dinner repertoire, this crowd-pleasing recipe is bound to become a household favorite. Keywords: sweet and sour pork, spare ribs, pork chops, quick dinner recipes, easy one-pan meals, pineapple sauce recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork spare ribs or pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium, diced white onion
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, in juice)
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Season the pork spare ribs or pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Brown the meat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the pineapple chunks (reserve the juice), ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and the reserved pineapple juice to the skillet. Stir to combine and create the sweet and sour sauce.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the browned pork spare ribs or pork chops to the skillet. Ensure the meat is coated in the sauce.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the dish simmer for 30-35 minutes, flipping the meat halfway through for even cooking.

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 9

Remove the lid from the skillet and stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.

Step 10

Serve the sweet and sour pork hot over steamed rice or alongside your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1565.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3282.5

Total Fat 235.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 725.7mg	0%
Sodium 4710.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 79.2g
Protein 186.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 272.7mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 2578.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.5%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 12.8%