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Set out a heavy skillet and a roasting pan having a tight fitting
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cover.
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Cut the ribs into serving-size pieces.
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Coat meat evenly with a mixture of the next three ingredients, flour, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the cooking oil in the heavy skillet. Add the ribs to the oil and brown slowly on both sides.
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While the meat is browning, prepare the meat broth.
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Add the next 10 (from ketchup to the garlic clove), ingredients to the broth mixture. Finely chop the onion.
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Put the meat into the roasting pan.
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Pour the broth mixture over the browned ribs.
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Add the chopped onion.
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Cover and put in a 350 degree F.
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oven for about 1-1/2 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
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With a slotted spoon, remove meat from pan to a warm serving platter.
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Set aside to keep warm while preparing the sauce. For Sauce: If necessary, skim excess fat from cooking liquid.
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Strain the liquid and pour into a small saucepan.
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Mix the 1/4 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of flour in a screw top jar.
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Cover jar tightly and shake until mixture is well blended.
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Bring liquid in saucepan to boiling; stirring constantly, slowly pour 1/2 of the flour mixture into the cooking liquid.
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Bring to boiling.
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Gradually add the remaining flour mixture. Bring sauce to boiling after each addition.
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Cook 3 to 5 minutes.
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Spoon or pour about 1/2 of the hot sauce over spareribs on the platter.
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Serve remaining sauce in a gravy boat if desired.
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Serve ribs with Spaetzle.
