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4.9 from 27 votes

Sticky Short Ribs

Ultimate sweet and sticky fall off the bone short ribs. Better than takeout and the perfect appetizer for your next get together!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 563 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds short spare ribs (sweet and sour cut)
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon dark sweet soy sauce (optional )
  • 6 tablespoon rice vinegar (substitute with white vinegar)
  • 5 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing wine (substitute with dry sherry)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 lices fresh ginger
  • 8 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Cut ribs into individual riblets
  2. Parboil ribs 10 minutes to draw out impurities. Drain and rinse each rib by hand
  3. Melt brown sugar and oil in pan
  4. Add ribs to pan and sauté until coated and lightly browned
  5. Add garlic, ginger, chili flakes and sauté
  6. Pour all remaining ingredients in and toss to combine
  7. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until tender
  8. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to reduce sauce

Nutrition Information

Calories 563kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 912mg (38%) Potassium 439mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 99IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563

% Daily Value*

Calories 563kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 912mg 38%
Potassium 439mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 99IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.