Sweet and Sour Ribs...

I'm still cleaning out my fridge and freezer for 2012. This is an old recipe for Sweet and Sour Ribs from my old Chinese cooking class.

4 cups spareribs cut into small pieces.
3 tsp. soya sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tbsp flour
Flour ribs and then add the rest, coating each rib. Deepfry at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or just brown them in a pot of oil till all red is gone.
Sauce
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vinegar
2 cups water
2 tsp. soya sauce
Thickening made from cornstarch and water.
Bring sugar, vinegar, water and soya sauce to a boil in a pot and add browned  ribs.  Simmer till ribs are well done...anywhere from 1-2 hours depending how soft you like gristle.  I like them simmered about 2 hours and when they are just about ready I thicken the sauce.  You can thicken earlier if you want. Garnish with pineapple chunks or serve by themselves.  I added a bit of red food colouring.