Baked Ribs and Sauerkraut

lb. pork spareribs or country-style ribs

1 1/2

teaspoons salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

(32-oz.) jar sauerkraut, undrained

1/4

cup water

tablespoons brown sugar

tart apples, peeled, chopped

small onion, chopped

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1

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.
2

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.
3

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

Pork ribs are very fatty. Baking them for 20 minutes before they're combined with the sauerkraut removes some of the fat and yields a somewhat leaner (but still super-moist and flavorful) meal.

Nutrition Information

1 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 High-Fat Meat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.