Spareribs in Orange Sauce

Submitted by Cheryl E

• Ready In: 5hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 lbs pork spareribs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium white onions, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon shredded orange rind
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 -2 tablespoon dried ancho chile, seeded and finely chopped

directions

1. Trim all fat from ribs and cut into individual riblets.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add ribs;cook 10 minutes or until browned on all sides, remove to a plate.
4. Keep 2 Tablespoon of drppings from skillet and remove the rest.
5. Add the onions, cinnamon, ground cloves (chilies).
6. Cook and stir for 4 minutes or until softened.
7. Put in the crock pot.
8. Process the tomatoes (not drained) and garlic in food processor, or blender until smooth.
9. Combine mixture with orange juice, wine, sugar, orange peel and salt and pour into crock;add ribs and stir to coat.
10. Cook on Low for 5 hours or until ribs are fork-tender;remove to plates.
11. *Ladeljuice out into bowl and let stand 5-minutes.
12. Skim and discard fat; stir in vinegar and either pour over ribs or use to dip.