The unique combination of the sweet and sour taste of pineapple and the fatty flavor of pork ribs will create a delicious stewed dish that stimulates the taste buds. Today, TasteVN would like to introduce you to 2 ways to make sweet and sour pineapple pork ribs, rich in flavor, right at home. Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Stewed Pineapple Pork Ribs
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stewed Pineapple Pork Ribs Serves 4
Pork ribs 500 gr Pineapple 1/2 fruit (pineapple) Shallots 5 bulbs Garlic 5 cloves Chili 6 fruits Green onions 2 stalks Fish sauce 4 tablespoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning/ pepper)
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How to prepare Pineapple Braised Ribs
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Prepare the pork ribs
To clean the dirt and remove the odor from the pork ribs, after purchasing, cut into pieces about 2 finger lengths, soak in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes.
Next, blanch briefly in boiling water for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water and let drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Shallots and garlic, peel, crush and finely chop 1 shallot, and 1 clove of garlic.
Then put the remaining shallots and garlic into a mortar, add 2 chili peppers, 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, and pound into a fine paste for marinating sauce.
You can buy pre-peeled pineapple to save time or buy a whole pineapple, peel it, remove the eyes, cut off the core, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Quick tips for peeling pineapple without cutting out the eyes
- First, cut the pineapple vertically from top to bottom into 4 equal parts.
- Continue to cut lengthwise along the piece of pineapple, stopping at the end of the fruit and cutting hard to remove the flesh and discard the skin.
- Do not cut too close to the skin to avoid leaving any eyes. Finally, cut into smaller pieces as needed.
See more: 5 simple ways to peel pineapple without taking much time
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Marinate the ribs
Put the marinade into a bowl of ribs. Mix well and marinate the ribs for about 30 – 40 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
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Sauté the pineapple
Put a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of oil, when the oil is hot, sauté chopped shallots and garlic until fragrant.
Then add the pineapple, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and sauté briefly over low heat for about 3 minutes until the pineapple is just cooked.
Tip: It is recommended to sauté the pineapple first in the pan to shorten cooking time, allowing the pineapple to absorb the seasoning and become more aromatic. -
Pork Ribs Braised with Pineapple
When the pineapple is cooked, take it out and place it in a bowl, then put the pork ribs in the pan, stir evenly on high heat for about 5 minutes until the ribs are seared and cooked evenly.
Add 300ml of water to the bowl with the marinated ribs, swirl it around to dissolve any remaining spices, then pour it into the pan.
Cook until the water comes back to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer the meat for about 20 minutes for the meat to become tender and absorb the spices evenly.
Tip: During the simmering process, every 10 minutes, you should open the lid and turn the meat over to ensure the meat is evenly colored and absorbs the spices.
After 20 minutes, add the pineapple and 4 chili peppers, stir well and continue braising for another 2 minutes, seasoning to taste.
Then add the chopped green onions and a little pepper on top, then turn off the stove, plate it on a plate, and decorate it nicely to complete the dish.
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Final Product
Braised ribs with a delicious, attractive color, the meat is rich, tender, and chewy, combined with the sour and sweet taste of pineapple, making it very suitable to eat with hot rice.
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2. Braised Ribs with Pineapple (recipe shared by user)
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Ribs with Pineapple (recipe shared by user) Serves 3
Pork ribs 500 gr Pineapple 1 fruit (small size) Shallots 2 bulbs (chopped) Cooking oil 100 ml Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
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How to cook Braised Pork Ribs with Pineapple (recipe shared by a user)
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Prepare the ingredients
Pork ribs purchased should be rinsed once with water to remove any unpleasant odor, then massage the ribs with salt for about 2 – 3 minutes, rinse again, and cut into bite-sized pieces, then let them drain.
Mix the ribs evenly with 1 spoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Marinate for about 20 minutes to allow the ribs to absorb the seasoning.
Pineapple should be peeled, eyes removed, washed clean, and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
How to clean pork ribs effectively, without odor:Method 1: Massage the pork ribs with coarse salt for about 3 minutes, then rinse under running water until clean.
Method 2: Boil a pot of water, then blanch the pork ribs for about 1 – 2 minutes, then remove and rinse twice with water to clean off any dirt, then let them drain.
Method 3: To eliminate odor more effectively, when blanching the ribs, you can add a few slices of ginger and a bit of white wine to the boiling water.
See details: How to eliminate the odor of various meats
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Fried Ribs
Put a pan on the stove, heat 100ml of cooking oil, then add chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant, next place the pork ribs in the pan and fry for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown on both sides.
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Cooking the Ribs
Add 1.5 tablespoons of sugar and 5 tablespoons of warm water into a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, then pour it into the frying pan with the ribs.
Stir the ribs evenly, reduce the heat and cook until the water reduces to about half of the original amount, at this point add the pineapple, stir well, then cover the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, finally sprinkle some ground pepper, turn off the stove.
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Final Product
The sweet and sour ribs are tender and flavorful, blending a sweet and sour aroma, with a thick, syrupy sauce. This dish is best served hot with white rice.
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good pork ribs
- Fresh ribs should have a light pink color, feel elastic when pressed, and not have a sour smell.
- Choose ribs with small and flat bones. This type of rib has more meat and less bone compared to larger, round ribs.
- For stewing dishes, it’s better to choose ribs with more lean meat and little or no fat. Including cartilage will make your dish more delicious.
How to choose fresh, delicious pineapples
- Choose pineapples that have a bright yellow color from the crown to the end, or with a few slightly green spots to ensure they are ripe and have a sweet taste.
- Short pineapples (round shape) tend to have more flesh than long pineapples (long cylindrical shape).
- Select pineapples with large and sparse eyes to ensure that after peeling, you will have a thick core.
- Pick pineapples that have a fragrant and fresh smell. If they emit little or no scent, it means they are not ripe.
- Choose fresh pineapples that are just ripe; they should not be too hard or too soft, and when you press your finger into the skin, it should not leave an indentation.
- For stewing dishes, you should select pineapples that are just ripe, as they will be crispy and have a light sour taste, enhancing the flavors of your dish and stimulating the palate more.
Let’s get cooking with TasteVN and check out 2 ways to make fragrant braised ribs that are rich and delicious that we share with you! Wishing you success!
