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Pineapple Pork Ribs

Published: Jul 28, 2020 · Modified: Jul 28, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Looking for a zesty dinner recipe? These tasty pineapple pork ribs are sweet, tangy, and perfect for the entire family to enjoy!

Pineapple Pork Ribs on a white plate with a plate of steamed rice on the side
Pineapple Pork Ribs

I thawed a pack of baby back ribs Saturday night with plans to cook Loslos for today's lunch. Crunchy breaded ribs, steamed rice, and ketchup...I was so looking forward to a fantastic meal.

And then, of course, I opened my pantry and boo-hoo! I only had about an inch of oil left, definitely not enough for deep-frying. Don't ya just hate it when that happens?

Pineapple Pork Ribs

I debated about doing a quick run to the grocery store but in the end, I decided to prepare the meat freestyle and just threw in whatever handy ingredients I had into the pot. Yey! Thank God for creativity because these pineapple pork ribs were the bomb!

I was pleasantly surprised how something I just winged turned out so good. The fall-off-the-bone tender ribs smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce are sure to be a dinner favorite.

pork ribs cooked with pineapple juice, potatoes, and riasins in a pan

I initially made the recipe using pork ribs but have since tried other cuts of meat and had equally delicious results.

For maximum flavor, choose parts such as pork shoulder which has plenty of fat and tough tissue that makes it ideal for braising or hocks which has a good combination of fatty skin, bones, and flesh that cooks low and slow into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

pork ribs with pineapple in a wide pan

Cooking tips

  • As the packing liquid will be added to the marinade, choose pineapple chunks canned in juice and not heavy syrup lest the dish turns overly sweet.
  • Cut the baby back ribs into pieces between the bones. Make sure to cut into uniform thickness so they'll cook evenly.
  • Pan-fry the potatoes to help them keep shape when finished off in the stew.
  • I like to add the pineapple tidbits early on as they caramelize during the low and slow cooking time and naturally sweeten the dish.

pouring sweet and savory pineapple sauce over pork ribs with pineapple on a white plate

How to serve

  • Serve for lunch or dinner with steamed rice or noodles and a vegetable side dish such as this crispy okra.
  • To store leftovers, cool completely and transfer into airtight containers or resealable bags. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat, place in a wide pan and heat over low heat to an internal temperature of 165 F. Alternatively, microwave on HIGH at 2 to 3-minute intervals until warmed through, stirring well between intervals.
pouring sweet and savory pineapple sauce over pork ribs with pineapple on a white plate
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4.34 from 3 votes

Pineapple Pork Ribs

These pork ribs with pineapple are so tender and seasoned to perfection! They're easy to make and sure to be a dinner favorite. Perfect with steamed rice!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 573kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 2 pounds baby back ribs, cut into serving portions
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove from pot and drain on paper towels.
  • Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened.
  • Add baby back ribs and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  • Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, pineapple tidbits, and water. Bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
  • Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 1 11/2 to 2 hours or until meat is fork-tender, adding more water in ½ cup increments as needed.
  • When the meat is tender, add potatoes and raisins. continue to cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 28.2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Nancy says

    October 25, 2019 at 6:50 am

    5 stars
    I’ve tried today’s dinner...Kids are overeating 👏👏👏yummy sweet taste and so tender. 1st recipe I’ve tried. Thank you 😊

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 28, 2020 at 12:29 am

      Thanks for the 5-stars! I am glad the kids like it; they're the best critics 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anna says

    November 17, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    Hello, lalaine. I cooked it today but i didn' like the taste of ginger in it. :(is it really supposed to taste gingery?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 28, 2020 at 12:29 am

      It should have hint of ginger but not too overpowering. You can omit it if you don't like the taste. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Emily Grace Lim Guingona says

    August 04, 2017 at 1:14 am

    My hubby got tired of eating pork ribs soup so I wanted to try another recipe. Remembering that I really enjoyed the grilled squid before, I tried to have a look at your site for pork ribs. This caught my eye as I already have all the ingredients on hand, except for the raisins though (My husband doesn't seem to like raisins). It was so delicious... During dinner, I asked him for an evaluation.. "so should i make another one of these the next time?" and he answered, "Definitely!"

    Thanks for sharing your recipes ate lalaine. They really helped me a lot.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 28, 2020 at 12:39 am

      Thanks for the feedback! I am glad you find the recipes useful. Happy tummy, happy hubby 🙂

      Reply
  4. Girlfie says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:41 am

    I made it today. It turned out really well. Very tasty and pork is super soft, my fiance is an american and he is super maarte when it comes to food, but this is one of his most favorite meal that i cooked.. thumbs up! Thank you po sa recipe!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      October 21, 2014 at 12:10 am

      Thanks for the feedback, Girlfie. I am glad nagustuhan niyo 🙂

      Reply
  5. Michelle Kenney says

    October 16, 2014 at 2:56 am

    Hi ate lalaine ( if i may call u ate? hehe)

    I found kawaling pinoy very interesting. I just moved here in Adelaide South Australia and your blog is a huge help as I miss filipino foods. I cant wait to especially cook this pineapple pork ribs.

    Michelle

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      October 19, 2014 at 1:22 am

      No problem, I have long accepted that I am old enough to be everybody's ate hahaha

      Thank you so much, Michelle for your kind words. I am glad you find Kawaling Pinoy useful. Visited your blog, love the concept and the photos. Post more often, I'd love to read more 🙂

      Reply

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