Braised Spareribs With Pineapple

Love ribs in alot of different ways. This prep is easy and fast. This recipe comes from a well worn copy of Gloria Bley Miller's THE THOUSAND RECIPE CHINESE COOKBOOK.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  pork spareribs
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄2 cup  pineapple juice
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  canned pineapple chunk
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 3  tablespoons water

Directions

1. Cut ribs apart; then with a cleaver, chop each, bone and all, in 2 inch sections. Add soy sauce and toss. Let stand 45 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain, discarding sauce.
2. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine juice with sugar, vinegar and water.
3. Heat oil in heavy pan or wok. Add ribs and stir-fry to brown (3 to 4 minutes).
4. Stir in flour, then pineapple juice mixture. Heat quickly, then simmer, covered, until ribs are tender (about 45 minutes).
5. Add salt and canned pineapple chunks, stirring in gently only to heat through.
6. Meanwhile blend cornstarch and cold water to a paste, then stir in to thicken. Serve hot.