Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs is a dish that can awaken the taste buds. It uses pork as the main ingredient and after cooking, the outer layer is covered with a crispy and crunchy sweet and sour sauce, presenting an appealing reddish brown color. The unique feature of this dish is the moderate sour and sweet taste, with both the sourness of vinegar and the sweetness of sugar intertwining, making it truly mouth-watering. When you pick up a piece of pork rib with your chopsticks, the sweet and sour sauce will flow down your fingers, making you want to take a bite immediately. The first taste of the sweet and sour flavor explodes in your mouth instantly, like a small universe exploding on your tongue. Then, the tender pork ribs follow, making you unable to stop eating.
Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs：
| Pork ribs | 500g |
| Salt | 3g |
| Cooking wine | 5g |
| Starch | 55g |
| Ginger | 5g |
| Green onion | 6g |
| Sugar | 10g |
| Aginomoto | 1g |
| Aromatic vinegar | 5g |
| Dark soy sauce | 2g |
| Coriander | 3g |
| Pepper powder | 1g |
Step:
1.First, we choose a fresh pork chop and cut it in half with a chopper. Then, we chop it into small pieces about two centimeters long. Next, we place the chopped pork in a basin and repeatedly scrub it with diluted salt water to remove surface impurities and bacteria. After washing, we remove the pork and squeeze out excess water. This process requires us to pay attention to hygiene and ensure the cleanliness of the ingredients.
2.To give the ribs a flavor base, we add two grams of salt, one gram of pepper, and five grams of cooking wine, and stir well. Let it marinate for 10 minutes, allowing the ribs to fully absorb the seasonings and prepare for the next step of cooking. During this process, we can feel that the meat quality and texture of the ribs have been further improved. Now, let’s continue to the next step.
3.When the ribs are marinated, we add 50 grams of starch to the basin and stir evenly to ensure that each piece of ribs is coated with starch. This allows the ribs to form a crispy outer shell during cooking, enhancing the taste. At the same time, the addition of starch also makes the ribs more tender and smooth, making them more resilient to biting. Now, let’s continue with the next step.
4.We have prepared a piece of ginger and cut it into ginger granules to enhance the taste and aroma of the dish. At the same time, we have a section of green onion, which we have cut in half to make it easier to cook and flavor. Place the cut ginger granules and green onion together for later use to prepare for the next step. Now, let’s continue with the next step.
5.To prepare the sauce for the sweet and sour pork ribs, we need to mix together one gram of salt, 10 grams of sugar, one gram of Aginomoto, five grams of aromatic vinegar, and two grams of dark soy sauce to enhance the color. Then, we add a spoonful of water to the mixture and stir quickly to ensure that the sauce fully dissolves. In this process, we need to pay attention to the ratio of seasonings and the intensity of stirring to make sure that the sauce tastes uniform and has a delicate texture. Now, let’s continue with the next step.
6.After we have prepared the ingredients, we can start cooking. First, heat up a pan and add an appropriate amount of oil. When the oil temperature reaches about 150°C, put the pork ribs into the pan one by one and fry until they are set. Then, keep frying over medium-low heat for about 4 minutes until the pork ribs turn golden and crispy, and then remove and drain the oil. During this process, we need to keep an eye on the oil temperature and the frying status of the pork ribs to ensure that they are fully cooked and have a crispy texture. Now, let’s continue with the next step.
7.Leave some oil in the pan, add the sliced onions and ginger, and stir fry until they are fragrant. Then, pour the prepared sauce into the pan and quickly stir fry until it is evenly mixed. Next, add a little water starch and cook until the sauce becomes thick. Finally, pour in the fried pork ribs and coat them evenly with the sauce. In this process, we need to control the heat and stirring intensity to make sure that the pork ribs are well seasoned and tasty.
8.When the sauce becomes thick, we can take out the pork ribs and put them on a plate. Finally, sprinkle some coriander on the dish to make it more appealing. Now, the old-fashioned sweet and sour pork ribs are ready to eat. We can enjoy this delicious dish now.
Tips:
1.The ribs need to be washed and soaked in advance to remove the blood, which can make the meat more tender.
2.When frying ribs, be sure to use a medium to low flame, and remove them when the surface of the ribs turns slightly yellow and a fragrant aroma can be smelled.
Sweet and sour pork ribs are like a beautiful symphony. When you gently lift a piece of pork ribs with chopsticks, the unique sweet and sour aroma will fill the air. When you put the pork ribs in your mouth, the first thing you will taste is the interwoven sour and sweet flavors, as if you are in a sea of delicious food. Then, the tender meat of the pork ribs and the sweet and sour sauce blend together, bringing you a feast of taste. Each mouthful is full of layers, allowing you to enjoy the food while also feeling the beauty of life.