Sweet and Sour Spareribs

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in heavy syrup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 lbs lean pork spareribs
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1. 1

   Drain pineapple; reserve syrup.

2. 2

   Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Rub soy sauce mixture into ribs.

4. 4

   In a 12-inch skillet, saute ribs, in batches, in vegetable oil over medium-high heat until browned.

5. 5

   Combine reserved syrup, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, water, garlic and ground ginger in Dutch oven.

6. 6

   Add ribs.

7. 7

   Heat to a boil.

8. 8

   Reduce heat.

9. 9

   Cover and simmer for 1 and 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

10. 10

    Spoon off fat.

11. 11

    Stir in pineapple and heat through.

12. 12

    Makes 4 servings.