SousChefSeries 2012

  • 4

Ingredients

  • 3/4 1/2 can pineapple chunks with juice (strain and save 3/4 cup pineapple chunks plus 1/2 cup of the juice
  • Cup Cup Food Processor with Commercial
  • Style Dicing for finely chopping the vegetables

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS

1. Season the pork ribs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the:

2 tablespoons soy sauce

Beaten egg

Then whisk in the:

½ cup cornstarch

Add the:

Spareribs

Use tongs to turn the spareribs over in the sauce to evenly coat both sides.

2. To a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the:

2 cups canola oil

Once the oil shimmers, after about 2½ minutes, carefully add:

Half of the seasoned spareribs

Fry until they are golden and crispy on both sides, using tongs to turn occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the ribs to a large paper-towel-lined plate and repeat with the:

Remaining 6 spareribs

Season with the:

1½ teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3. Make the sweet-and-sour sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the:

½ cup pineapple juice

¼ cup white vinegar

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup ketchup

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1½ tablespoons cornstarch

4. Finish the dish: To a large, clean skillet set over medium heat, add the:

3 tablespoons canola oil

When it starts to shimmer, after about 1½ minutes, add the:

Very finely chopped garlic

Very finely chopped ginger

Very finely chopped scallion whites

Cook until well browned, about 1 minute. Add the:

Finely chopped onion

Finely chopped red bell pepper

Finely chopped green bell pepper

Cook until the onions become lightly golden and translucent, about 4 minutes. Then stir in the:

¾ cup pineapple chunks    

Cook to warm the pineapple, about 1 minute. Add the:

Sweet-and-sour sauce

Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 2 minutes, until the flavors are well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Add the:

Fried pork ribs

Very finely chopped scallion greens

Turn to coat the ribs in the sweet-and-sour sauce and serve.

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