Sweet and Sour Ribs

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   This recipe was taken from a cookbook that I found years ago while I was nursing.

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   Our family has enjoyed them many, many times, and I have tweaked over the course of time.

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   You can ask the butcher to cut the ribs in half lengthwise for you so you have riblets.

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   Preheat your ovens broiler.

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   Cut the ribs into managable chunks and season well with garlic powder, salt and pepper.

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   Pull out a roaster pan or set a cookie cooling rack on top of a rimmed cookie sheet.

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   Put the ribs on the pan or rack.

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   Broil the ribs under the broiler about 5 minutes per side.

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   Note that they dont have to be cooked through at this point.

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    In a large pot over medium heat mix together the sugar, vinegar and soy sauce.

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    Whisk together the flour and water in a small bowl and add it to the pot with the other ingredients.

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    Bring the mixture to a boil.

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    Simmer until it starts to thicken.

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    Once you have finished broiling all the ribs, cut them into individual pieces.

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    Then put them into the pot with the sauce, make sure that they are all nicely coated and covered, then simmer in the sauce for 45-60 minutes.

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    You want to cook them until the meat is starting to pull away from the bone.

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    Serve over basmati rice with your favourite vegetable.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.