Mom'S Favorite Spareribs

• 1 c. white vinegar
• 6 c. boiling water
• 2 to 2 1/2 lb. spareribs, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 2 Tbsp. salad oil
• 13 1/2 oz. pineapple chunks
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

1. Bring 3/4 cup of vinegar and water to a boil; add ribs.
2. Cook 10 minutes.
3. Drain and discard water.
4. Cut ribs apart into serving pieces.
5. Put cornstarch in large bowl; add soy sauce and garlic. Mix well.
6. Turn ribs over and over to coat all pieces.
7. Let stand 1/2 hour.
8. Heat oil in a large pot.
9. Add marinated ribs; brown slowly and thoroughly.
10. Remove from skillet. Pour pineapple syrup, remaining 1/4 cup of vinegar and sugar into skillet.
11. Stir and cook 1 minute.
12. Add ribs.
13. Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14. Stir in cornstarch mixture left from marinating ribs, pineapple chunks and green bell pepper.
15. Cook over high heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
16. Serve with hot rice and enjoy!

white vinegar, boiling water, spareribs, cornstarch, soy sauce, clove garlic, salad oil, pineapple, sugar, green bell pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=750424 (may not work)