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Hawaiian Spareribs


"This recipe does wonders for pork ribs. My mother made it when I was a child, and now I make it for my family. This recipe is very rich but very filling. It goes great with mashed potatoes!"
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Ready In:
2 Hours 15 Minutes
Servings:
6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 3 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving size pieces

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple. Stir in brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Arrange a layer of spareribs in a roasting pan. Pour half of the sauce over the top. Arrange another layer of spareribs, and top with remaining sauce. Cover pan tightly with foil.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven until done, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.