Hawaiian Spareribs

This Hawaiian-inspired recipe does wonders for pork ribs. My mother made it when I was a child, and now I make it for my family. This recipe is very rich but very filling. It goes great with mashed potatoes!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 474 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
• 3 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving size pieces
• ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple. Stir in brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Arrange a layer of spareribs in a roasting pan. Pour 1/2 of the sauce over the top. Arrange another layer of spareribs, and top with remaining sauce. Cover pan tightly with foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.