Ma Abraham’s Sweet & Sour Spareribs brings a delicious taste of local Hawaiian comfort food to your table. Tender spareribs simmer in a flavorful sauce that balances sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. This family favorite makes a wonderful main dish for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, and potlucks. Serve it with steamed rice and your favorite local sides for a satisfying meal everyone can enjoy.
If you love classic island cooking, try our Sweet Sour Spareribs for another delicious take on this local favorite. You can also explore this Hawaiian Electric Sweet and Sour Spareribs recipe for more inspiration from Hawaii’s home cooking traditions.
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Ma Abraham’s Sweet & Sour Spareribs
Mom's recipe for sweet and sour spareribs.
Ingredients
- 3 – 4 Lbs. Pork Spareribs
- 2/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1.5 Cups Water
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1 Cup Dark Broen Sugar
- 20 oz Can Pineapple Chunks
- 1/4 Cup Aloha shoyu soy sauce
- 4-6 Cloves Garlic (Grated)
- Fresh Ginger (2" around) Grated
- Flour for dredging spareribs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut spareribs into 1.5" pieces or have your butcher cut the ribs for you.
- Dredge spareribs in flour and fry in oil until brown. ** you may have to cook in batches to allow meat to brown**
- Remove spareribs from pan and drain excess oil.
- Place spareribs back into pan and pour all of the sauce ingredients over spareribs.
- Add pineapple chunks with juice into pan and cook for 1 hour covered and up to 1 additional hour with cover off until meat is tender and sauce is nice and thick.
How To Serve:
- Serves 4-6.
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