Cranberry Ribs

This is another one from The Joy of Cranberries.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  pork spareribs or 4  lbs country-style pork ribs
• 2 1⁄2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup chili sauce
• 6  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Place ribs in a dutch oven with enough water to cover.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minute.
3. In a heavy saucepan, stir and cook cranberries, water and granulated sugar over medium heat until cranberries pop, about 5 minutes.
4. Place a sieve over a bowl.
5. Pour cranberry mixture through sieve, pressing with back of a spoon until no pulp is left; pour back into saucepan.
6. Add remaining ingredients except ribs to saucepan.
7. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F.
9. Drain ribs; cut into individual portions.
10. Place in a shallow baking dish.
11. Pour sauce over ribs.
12. Bake until tender, about 35-40 minutes.