Ingredients

  • 3 lb. country ribs, cut in serving pieces
  • 2/3 c. dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 2/3 c. vinegar
  • 1 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 c. catsup
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/4 c. onion, chopped fine
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Spread ribs, meaty side up, in single layer in a large shallow pan and brown in oven at 425° for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Drain off fat. Combine all remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper, in a saucepan.
  • Stir smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy, stirring constantly.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over browned meat.
  • Spoon sweet-sour sauce over each piece and use half the sauce.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325° and bake 45 minutes.
  • Cover meat with foil for part of cooking time.
  • Turn ribs; cover with remaining sauce and bake for 30 minutes more or until well done. Total cooking time is about 2 hours.