Sweet-and-Sour Spare Ribs

So typically Chinese as to be ubiquitous, you inevitably come across sweet-and-sour dishes in whichever Chinese province you happen to be dining. They may not always be named as such, however, even though they have the famous blend of sweet and sour flavours. You can use a number of sweetening agents, including plum sauce, honey, sugar and pineapple juice, and you can adjust the amount of these to taste. Vinegar or lemon juice provides the sour balance. Plum sauce, pineapple and rice vinega