Ingredients

3

lb. pork spareribs or country-style ribs

1 1/2

teaspoons salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

(32-oz.) jar sauerkraut, undrained

1/4

cup water

2

tablespoons brown sugar

2

tart apples, peeled, chopped

1

small onion, chopped

Preparation

Heat oven to 450°F. Cut ribs into serving-sized pieces. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 450°F. for 20 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Remove ribs from pan; drain and discard meat drippings. In same pan, combine sauerkraut and all remaining ingredients; spread evenly. Arrange ribs on top of sauerkraut mixture.

Bake at 350°F. for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until ribs are tender.