4 to 5 pounds spareribs, cut into two-rib pieces
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons garlic-flavored wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup chicken broth or bouillon
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Place spareribs on rack in shallow baking pan.
Brown in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes, turning ribs once.
Remove from oven; pour off fat.
Season.
Place in slow-cooking pot.
Combine remaining ingredients except cornstarch and water; pour over ribs.
Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours.
Turn control to high. Dissolve cornstarch in 3 tablespoons
cold water. Stir into rib mixture. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly
thickened.
Makes 5 to 6 servings.