Cranberry ribs

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4poundsPork spareribs or country-
Style ribs
cupCranberries
½cupWater
½cupGranulated sugar
1cupPacked brown sugar
½cupChili sauce
¼cup+ 2 tb apple cider vinegar
¼cupChopped onion
¼cupWorcestershire 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