This is a classic local dish from the Territorial period in Hawaiian culinary history.  It is a dish that would typically be served at a luau. It is best made with fresh pineapples.  We recommend using our medium sweet gold variety.

Kama'aina Pineapple Spareribs
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These local style spareribs are hot and tasty. You will have plenty of extra sauce to serve over rice. This goes well with fresh poke.
Servings Prep Time
4-6 servings 20 minutes
Cook Time
1.5 hours
Servings Prep Time
4-6 servings 20 minutes
Cook Time
1.5 hours
Kama'aina Pineapple Spareribs
Print Recipe
These local style spareribs are hot and tasty. You will have plenty of extra sauce to serve over rice. This goes well with fresh poke.
Servings Prep Time
4-6 servings 20 minutes
Cook Time
1.5 hours
Servings Prep Time
4-6 servings 20 minutes
Cook Time
1.5 hours
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Mix the spare ribs in 3 tablespoons of the cornstarch.
  2. Brown in batches in oil.
  3. Mix together the sugar, vinegar, sake, soy sauce, pineapple juice and remaining cornstarch.
  4. Put the browned spareribs in a roasting pan and pour the mixture over them. Top with Pineapple slices.
  5. Bake in an oven preheated to 350F for 1.5 hours. Baste Frequently.
Recipe Notes

The kama'aina Pineapple Spareribs pair well with Zinfandel, sake or beer.  Great side dishes include corn on the cob, noodles, and poke.

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What does Kama’aina Mean? The direct translation is “child of the land,” a combination of the words “kama”, meaning “child”, and “ʻāina”, meaning ‘land’. Nowadays, the word “kamaʻaina” refers to Hawaiʻi residents regardless of their racial background, as opposed to “kanaka” which means a person of native Hawaiian ancestry.

You might hear the word kama’aina used to refer to a discount offered to local residents.

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