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Spare Ribs with Ketchup and Pineapple
Spare Ribs braised in ketchup are an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. The fork-tender pork ribs and sweet and tangy sauce make a delicious main dish with steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Marinate
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 642 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork spareribs, cut into 2-inch cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 thumb-size fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
- 1 cup pineapple juice (from the canned pineapples)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup banana ketchup
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Season spare ribs with salt and pepper to taste.
- Extract juice from grated ginger and discard the pressed ginger.
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice (reserved from the canned pineapples), soy sauce, banana ketchup, and ginger juice.
- Add spare ribs and massage the marinade into the meat. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Drain meat well and reserve liquid.
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add spareribs and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned.
- Add reserved marinade and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is fork-tender and the sauce is reduced.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Do not marinate too long, as the acids in the pineapple might denature the meat proteins and affect the texture.
- As the packing liquid will be added to the marinade, choose pineapple chunks packed in juice, not heavy syrup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
642kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
1218mg
(51%)
Potassium
802mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 642
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 642kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1218mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 802mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.