Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (Sườn xào chua ngọt)

Name: Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (Sườn xào chua ngọt)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: cooking oil; 2.5 lbs meaty pork ribs, cut into 2-inch long sections; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 4 small tomatoes, sliced into thin wedges; 2 1/4 teaspoons five-spice powder; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 - 2/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 people
Calories
893 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Vietnamese

Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (Sườn xào chua ngọt)

Finn Carter

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Vietnamese sweet and sour pork ribs (sườn chua ngọt) features tender pork ribs coated with a mouthwatering savory sweet and sour sauce. Serve it with rice for an easy and filling dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

cooking oil
2.5 lbs meaty pork ribs, cut into 2-inch long sections
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 small tomatoes, sliced into thin wedges (about 10-12 oz)
2 1/4 teaspoons five-spice powder
1/2 cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey (to taste)
1/2 - 2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
black pepper

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Instructions

If choosing to finish cooking in the oven, preheat your oven to 375°F (190℃). If you prefer to use the stove top from start to finish, no need to preheat the oven. Gather and prep all ingredients.
Place an ovenproof sauté pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add some cooking oil once the pan is hot. Toss pork ribs with salt, then add them in single layer and sear until lightly browned. You may need to work in batches. Set aside.
If there is a lot of oil in the pan, pour it out leaving just enough to lightly coat the bottom. Lower the heat to medium and then add shallot, garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant. Add tomatoes and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until tomatoes start releasing juice.
Add seared pork ribs to the pan and give everything a stir. Sprinkle five spice powder and toss with the ribs.
Add vinegar, honey, water, fish sauce, oyster sauce and some black pepper. Increase heat to medium high, stir to combine everything and bring to a boil. Adjust the amount of water so that the liquid should be almost enough to cover the ribs.
If using the oven, put the pan in the oven and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until ribs are tender and coated with the thickened sauce. Give it a stir every 15 minutes, and before finishing cooking 5-10 minutes, taste the ribs and the sauce and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Instead of putting the pan in the oven, you can simmer it on the stovetop until ribs are tender and coated with the thickened sauce. Give it a stir every 15 minutes, and before finishing cooking 5-10 minutes, taste the ribs and the sauce and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Sprinkle more black pepper on top and serve hot with rice. You can garnish it with some chopped scallions, cilantro and/or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 893kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 67g (103%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 24g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 227mg (76%) Sodium 1711mg (71%) Potassium 960mg (27%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 526IU (11%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 893 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	893kcal	45%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	46g	92%
Fat	67g	103%
Saturated Fat	21g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat	11g	65%
Monounsaturated Fat	24g	120%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	227mg	76%
Sodium	1711mg	71%
Potassium	960mg	20%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	20g	40%
Vitamin A	526IU	11%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	85mg	9%
Iron	4mg	22%