4 lb spareribs (any kind of meat)
2 tbsp vinegar
1 water
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 small can crushed pineapple, juice
1 tbsp dry mustard, rounded
1/2 tsp msg
Directions
Bring to boil spareribs in vinegar and enough water to come 1 inch
below ribs. Simmer 1/2 hour. Drain and place in shallow pan.
Mix together and pour over ribs. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 1
hour, turning often. Be careful to keep ribs coated with sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Asian; Chinese; Meat
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We hope you enjoy this Chinese Spareribs (_Pa Kwai_) recipe.
