6 chinese sweet and sour ribs Recipes

pork spareribs, well trimmed , cut into single ribs (about 8 to 9 ribs), water, sugar, diameter 1/2-inch-thick) slices peeled fresh ginger , smashed, soy sauce, shaoxing wine (chinese rice wine) or dry sherry, dark soy sauce, chinkiang vinegar or balsamic vinegar, ketchup, salt

pork baby back ribs , cut into 1-inch segments (get this done at the meat counter), shaoxing rice wine (optional), soy sauce, green onions, shredded (optional), sugar, chinese black vinegar (or substitute balsamic vinegar), cornstarch, mixed with 3 tsp cold water (optional), sesame oil (optional), peanut oil, for deep-frying

pork ribs, rice wine (optional), vinegar, sugar (or less if you prefer a more salty taste), soy sauce, water

pork baby back ribs , cut in half lengthwise by your butcher, white sesame seeds, raspberry jam, wine vinegar, dark soy sauce, minced fresh gingerroot, chili sauce, minced green onion, green and white parts, chinese five spice powder or 1/2 tsp cinnamon