Welcome to my cooking class! Today I'm going to teach you how to make the delicious Chinese dish - Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs. It's a classic dish that's sure to please everyone! Let's get started. ## Ingredients - 4 pounds pork spare ribs - 2 tablespoons cornstarch - 2 tablespoons soy sauce - 1/4 cup ketchup - 1/4 cup white vinegar - 1/4 cup sugar - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes - 1/4 cup water - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ## Instructions ### Step 1: Prepare the Ribs ##### 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). ##### 2. Cut the spare ribs into 3-inch pieces. ##### 3. Place the ribs in a large bowl and season with the cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Toss until the ribs are evenly coated. ### Step 2: Make the Sauce ##### 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and water. ##### 2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. ##### 3. Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil. ##### 4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. ### Step 3: Bake the Ribs ##### 1. Place the ribs in a large baking dish. ##### 2. Pour the sauce over the ribs. ##### 3. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ribs are cooked through and the sauce is thick and bubbly. ##### 4. Serve the ribs with white rice and enjoy!
