Cranberry ribs

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 pounds Pork spareribs or country-
Style ribs
2½ cup Cranberries
½ cup Water
½ cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Packed brown sugar
½ cup Chili sauce
¼ cup + 2 tb apple cider vinegar
¼ cup Chopped onion
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Place ribs in large saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile combine cranberries, water and granulated sugar in large heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until cranberries burst, about 5 minutes. Place sieve over bowl. Pour cranberry mixture through sieve, pressing cranberries with back of spoon until no pulp is left ; pour back into saucepan. Add brown sugar, chili sauce, vinegar, onion and Worcestershire sauce.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Drain ribs and cut into individual portions. Place in a shallow baking dish. POur sauce over ribs and bake at 350 F about 35 to 40 minutes.

Makes 4-5 servings.

Source: The Vancouver Sun Sept 21/94 From the collection of Karen Deck

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