Barbecued Ribs Oriental

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Course : Pork
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

5 pounds pork spare ribs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 piece beef bouillon cube
3/4 cup water -- boiling
1 teaspoon oil
1 can pineapple -- crushed,undrained
1/4 cup brown sugar -- dark,firm packed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water -- cold
 

Preparation:

1. Cut ribs to form individual portions; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. 2. Place ribs on a rack in a shallow baking pan; bake in preheated 375'F. oven until almost tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain off fat. 3. Meanwhile, dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water in a medium-size saucepan. 4. Add oil, pineapple, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and remaining salt; bring to a boil. 5. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. 6. Combine cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl; stir into sauce mixture. Cook and stir until thickened. 7. Spoon sauce over drained, baked ribs. 8. Increase oven temperature to 425'F.; bake until nicely glazed, about 30 minu