Sweet & Sour Spareribs

3 pounds spareribs (cut in serving 1 cup crushed pineapple

size pieces) 1/2 cup catsup

2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons dry mustard 2 tablespoons soy sauce

2/3 cup vinegar
Spread ribs in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Brown at 425 degrees F. for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain off fat. In a saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients except salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy, stirring constantly. Sprinkle salt and pepper over browned ribs. Spoon half of sauce over meat and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. Turn ribs and cover with remaining sauce. Bake for 30 minutes more or until well done.

Janice White