Oriental Barbecued Ribs

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  lbs  pork spareribs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  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

Directions

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 degree oven until almost tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3. Drain off fat.
4. Meanwhile, dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water in a medium-size saucepan.
5. Add oil, pineapple, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce and remaining salt; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
7. Combine cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl; stir into sauce mixture.
8. Cook and stir until thickened.
9. Spoon sauce over drained, baked ribs.
10. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees; bake until nicely glazed, about 30 minutes.